An electric scooter rider has died after losing control of his bike.

Police are now appealing for information following the fatal crash, which happened in Carnforth just before 2am today (Sunday August 28).

Officers were called to the incident, in Kellet Road, after a man in his 30s lost control of the electric scooter he was riding and hit the floor.

The man, from Blackpool, suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. 

Police are now appealing for any witnesses to the incident, or anyone who has any information to get in touch. 

Sgt Craig Booth, from the Road Policing Unit, said: “This collision has resulted in a man losing his life and my thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. 

“If anyone saw the collision itself, or the e-scooter in the moments before the collision, I would urge them to contact us.” 

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log 0174 of today (Sunday, August 28).