A Plymouth teenager is due in court today (Friday 4 July) charged with a series of offences after a pedestrian was left critically injured in a serious city centre collision.
Emergency services were called to Exeter Street shortly before 6pm on Wednesday 2 July following reports of a crash involving a moped and a pedestrian at a busy pedestrian crossing.
The pedestrian, a man in his 20s, remains in hospital in a critical condition after being struck by a grey Piaggio scooter. The road was closed for around seven hours as specialist forensic collision investigators examined the scene.
Plymouth Plus previously revealed that the scooter involved was not taxed, insured or MOT-certified at the time of the collision. The vehicle was impounded at the scene by police.
Devon and Cornwall Police have now confirmed that 19-year-old Charlie Houslander, of Wolsdon Street, has been charged with multiple offences in connection to the incident. He is accused of:
- Causing serious injury by dangerous driving
- Driving without insurance
- Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence
- Criminal damage
- Assault by beating
Houslander is set to appear at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court today. A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said:
"A Plymouth man is due to appear in court this morning [4 July] charged with offences in connection to a serious collision.
"Officers were called to reports of a collision involving a moped scooter and pedestrian on Exeter Street shortly before 6pm on Wednesday 2 July.
"A pedestrian suffered critical injuries and remains in hospital.
"19-year-old Charlie Houslander, of Wolsdon Street, has since been charged with the following offences:
- Causing serious injury by dangerous driving
- Driving without insurance
- Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence
- Criminal Damage
- Assault by beating
"He is due to appear at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court on Friday 4 July."
The pedestrian was using a pelican crossing when he was hit. The incident has raised serious concerns about road safety and illegal vehicle use in the city, particularly involving uninsured and untaxed mopeds on busy urban routes.
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