Sergeant Matt Lee, of Dunedin, said police were called to the intersection of Anzac Ave and Ravensbourne Rd at 2.30pm yesterday after reports of a collision between a car and a motor scooter.
The 35-year-old woman driving the car was pulling put of a give-way on to Ravensbourne Rd.
The woman did not notice the 60-year-old rider who was in her blind spot, Sgt Lee said.
Hato Hone St John said an ambulance transported the rider to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition.