Gran ploughed down by e-bike left seriously injured as rider fled the scene
A chilling emergency call has captured the moment a shocked passer-by reported seeing a grandmother lying in the middle of a busy road, drenched in blood after being hit by an e-bike.
Margaret Scaldwell was left with devastating injuries after being hit while crossing Orrell Road in Wigan on August 1 2023, reports Manchester Evening News.
Riding the bike was former Wigan Athletic youth footballer Kian Monks, 22, and another 22-year-old male, who both quickly fled the scene and failed to call emergency services after the crash, leaving the victim with trauma injuries.
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Margaret, who is in her 60s, was launched into the air after she was hit. She suffered compound fractures to her left leg, broken bones in both arms, multiple broken ribs and severe facial injuries as a result of the impact her head had with the pavement.
Now, a harrowing 999 recording which was played in court has been released by police. It captures the moment a witness phoned the emergency services moments after the collision.
"She's in the middle of the road. She's just been knocked over," the woman can be heard saying. "Her head is like, open. There's blood everywhere. She is breathing."
Asked by the call handler if Margaret was awake, the caller responded: "No, she's not. The lad's tried to run away as well that's knocked her over.
"Yes, [her breathing is noisy] and her face is flat down on the road. It was two lads on a motorbike that have knocked her. It's not good. She's in the middle of the road.
"You're probably going to need to send the police as well because the lads have run off."
Monks and the other rider tried to flee but were chased down by brave members of the public.
Monks, who was covered in blood, was detained. The other rider made off on foot before handing himself in at Wigan police station later that day.
At Bolton Crown Court on Wednesday, July 23, Monks, of The Avenue, Wigan, was caged for two years and three months.
He had pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving, dangerous driving, driving with no licence or insurance.
He was also found guilty of failing to stop at the scene of a collision, failing to report a collision and failing to provide a specimen for analysis following a serious collision.
Detective Constable Steve Pennington from GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: "This was a shocking incident where two individuals recklessly rode an e-bike through one of Wigan's busiest areas with complete disregard for public safety.
'Their dangerous driving resulted in a horrific collision with a grandmother who was simply crossing the road. She suffered life-changing injuries and spent weeks in a coma – it's nothing short of miraculous that she survived.
'This incident highlights the severe consequences of operating e-bikes illegally on our roads. These aren't toys – they're powerful vehicles that require proper licensing, safety equipment, and responsible handling.
"Riding without these essentials isn't just breaking the law, it's putting lives at risk."
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