Motorcyclist seriously
injured in road traffic collision in Thornton
A motorcyclist has been left with
serious leg and chest injuries, on Sunday, 6 August 2017, following a road traffic collision
in Thornton. The 35 year old male, who was on a black Harley Davidson Sportster
bike, is said to have collided with a grey Suzuki car, on Lydiate Lane,
Thornton, at around 2.35pm. The rider has been taken to Hospital with serious
injuries to his leg and chest. His condition is described as critical. The
driver of the car was uninjured, but badly shaken. As a result Officers have
closed Lydiate Lane, form its junction with Water Street, to its Junction with
Runnells Lane, in both directions to carry out investigation work. CCTV
enquiries being carried out to see if the collision was captured on camera and
people are being asked to check their dashcam if you where in the area at the
time, and have footage of the Harley Davidson or the grey Suzuki car. Anyone
with any information on this incident can call MSOC Roads Policing Officers on:-
0151 777 5747. Alternatively, call the:- 101 number or Crimestoppers,
anonymously, on:- 0800 555 111.
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