A 71-year-old woman crossing a street in Hamilton was struck and injured yesterday by a 15-year-old male driver of an e-bike, police said.

The woman was hit by the vehicle on a pedestrian crossing on Church Street when the driver, who pulled out from Wesley Street, glanced behind as he approached.

A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said: “Upon seeing her, the electric cycle rider was unable to make a timely stop and collided with the pedestrian.”

The woman was treated in hospital for an eye injury as well as a leg injury, while the bike rider sustained minor bruising.

Arthur Glasford, an Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police, said: “Persons operating any vehicle should, at all times, be aware that they are responsible not only for the safe operation of that vehicle, but also to exercise caution as they make their way along the island’s roads.

“In densely populated areas such as the City of Hamilton, with its numerous pedestrian crosswalks and traffic lights, drivers and bike riders should be especially attentive when approaching these traffic controls and be aware of persons attempting to cross the street at these locations.”

The crash is under investigation and anyone with information was asked to contact Pc Dennis Joell by calling 717-2221 or via e-mail at djoell@bps.bm.