A biker is in hospital with serious injuries after a crash on a rural North Yorkshire road today (Sunday).
It happened at around 10.25am on a minor road between Pateley Bridge and Kirby Malzeard near Skelding west of Ripon.
A black and yellow/gold Kawasaki motorcycle and a grey Kia Niro collided.
Skelding location
The motorbike was travelling towards Kirby Malzeard and the Kia was travelling in the opposite direction towards Pateley Bridge.
The rider of the motorbike, a 50-year-old man from Boroughbridge, was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries. There were three occupants in the Kia who were all uninjured.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We’re appealing for any witnesses to the collision who either saw the vehicles, including the distinctive motorcycle, prior to the crash or who witnessed the actual collision, to get in touch including anyone with dashcam footage.”
If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.
As we reported earlier, the road was closed for hours while emergency services were at the scene. It reopened at about 3pm.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Sgt Mark Patterson or TC Matt Carling
- Email Sgt Mark Patterson
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12250149449
