Detectives are launching an investigation into the fatal electric scooter crash in Newham

Detectives have launched an investigation after an electric scooter died following a collision in east London.

Officers were rushed to the scene of the crash on Woolwich Manor Way at 1.50am on Sunday.

They found a seriously injured electric scooter rider on the road.

The 27-year-old was taken to hospital where he died.

There were no other vehicles at the scene when police arrived and no arrests were made.

A Met Police statement said: “Police were called at 01.50am on Sunday 5 May to reports of a collision on Woolwich Manor Way at the junction with Albatross Close, E6. Officers from the London Ambulance Service and the London Air Ambulance attended.

“At the scene, an electric scooter was found on the road with serious injuries. No other vehicles were present.

“Despite the best efforts of paramedics, police and later hospital staff, a 27-year-old man died in hospital on Tuesday 14 May.”

The statement adds that the man’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

Electric scooter hire is the only way to legally drive an electric scooter on public roads or other public places in London.

The fines for driving an illegal scooter are a fixed penalty notice for no insurance or a £300 fine and six penalty points. Police did not confirm whether the scooter was a rental version with a speed limiter.

Seven scooter riders died in crashes in Britain last year, while there were 1,269 collisions, according to government figures.

The Serious Collision Investigation Unit is appealing for anyone with dash cam footage or who witnessed the Woolwich incident to call 020 8597 4874 or 101 quoting CAD 736/05 May.