Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Shocking Crash with Roller Skater

Police are hunting for witnesses after a motorbike smash left a man fighting for his life on the Northamptonshire/Leicestershire border.

Crash on East Farndon Road

At around 8am yesterday, a blue Suzuki GSXR motorcycle collided with a man on rollerskates on East Farndon Road near Great Oxendon. The crash happened between Clipston Road, East Farndon, and Main Street, Great Oxendon.

Two Men Hospitalised

The 50-year-old motorcyclist was rushed to University Hospital Coventry in critical condition. The 40-year-old roller skater also suffered fractures and contusions and remains hospitalised.

Police Seek Witnesses

Anyone with information or who saw the collision is urged to call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615 or Northamptonshire Police on 101 quoting reference 0041 of 23/04/20.

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