A woman in her 80s is in hospital with serious injuries after a collision involving a motorbike.
It happened at about 2.30pm yesterday (Saturday) on the A6108 close to West Tanfield Cricket Club north of Ripon.
It involved a blue Suzuki motorbike ridden by a man in his 60s from Harrogate and a pedestrian – the woman, who is from the Hambleton area.
Crash location
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “As a result of the collision the woman suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to hospital where she remains for treatment.
“The road was closed until 7.15pm while emergency services responded to the incident, and to allow for forensic collision investigations to take place.”
Anyone who may have relevant CCTV or dashcam footage, or witnessed the collision and hasn’t yet spoken with officers is asked to contact them – numbers below.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Traffic Sgt Mark Patterson
- Email Traffic Sgt Patterson here
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12240154036
