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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ellie Crabbe

Boy, 14, charged over death of teenager in e-scooter crash

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after another boy died following a crash involving the e-scooter they were riding and a car last March, Greater Manchester Police said.

Jacob Calland, also 14, a passenger on the e-scooter, was injured when it collided with a car in Wythenshawe at 4pm on 19 March, 2025.

Police previously said the e-scooter came to a rest on a third vehicle in Southmoor Road.

Jacob died from his injuries in the days after the crash.

Another boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, causing death by driving unlicensed, and causing death by driving uninsured, police said on Tuesday.

He has been released on bail to next appear at Manchester Youth Court on 24 February.

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