Man Arrested for Attempted Murder After High-Speed Crash on Whitburn’s A183
A man is in custody after a brutal collision on the A183 Coast Road in Whitburn sparked a shocking police probe into attempted murder.
Crash Details
The smash happened at around 7:40pm on Thursday, April 17, near Sea Lane junction. A grey Ford Fiesta and a motorcycle were involved in the wild incident.
Police say the Fiesta, driven southbound following an alleged altercation, left the road and smashed into the motorbike. The rider, a man in his 20s, suffered serious injuries and remains in critical condition in hospital.
Suspect Held on Attempted Murder Charges
A man in his 30s has been arrested for attempted murder. He is currently held in police custody as investigators probe the chaotic crash.
The A183 was shut overnight for forensic work but has since reopened.
Police Launch Witness Appeal
Northumbria Police are desperate for witnesses. They’re calling on anyone who saw the crash or has CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward.
“We are treating this incident with the utmost seriousness and are asking anyone who may have seen the events leading up to the collision, or captured footage, to contact us,” said a police spokesperson.
How to Help the Investigation
- Send a direct message on social media
- Use the live chat or report forms on the Northumbria Police website
- Call 101 quoting reference NP-20250417-1046
With the community on edge, police continue piecing together what triggered the collision. Stay tuned for updates on the motorcyclist’s condition and this ongoing investigation.
