Motorbike rider in 40's suffers 'serious injuries' after Blackpool Prom collision at South Shore
Officers said it was reported that the driver of the Toyota attempted to turn in the road before colliding with the motorcycle rider.
A motorbike rider has been left with serious injuries following a road traffic collision in Blackpool.
Police were called to the Promenade at South Shore at approximately 9pm on Sunday following reports a man riding a black Kawasaki motorcycle had been injured following a collision with a white Toyota Prius.
Officers said it was reported that the driver of the Toyota attempted to turn in the road before colliding with the motorcycle rider.
The motorcycle rider, a man in his 40s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
A Lancashire Police spokesman said: “We are appealing for witnesses and footage after a motorcycle rider was left with serious injuries following a road traffic collision in Blackpool.
He added: “It was reported that the driver of the Toyota attempted to turn in the road before colliding with the motorcycle rider.
“The motorcycle rider, a man in his 40s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries where he remains at this time.
“The driver of the Toyota remained at the scene and is assisting Police with enquiries.
“If you witnessed this collision, have any information or dashcam/doorbell/CCTV footage that could assist, please contact us on 101 quoting log 1325 of 23rd August or email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at [email protected]”