Woman seriously injured in crash between truck and motorbike in Reading

It happened on the A329, Kings Road, on Tuesday

The crash happened on the A329, near the junction with Rupert Street
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 16th Dec 2021

A motorcyclist has suffered life threatening injuries after a crash involving a tipper lorry in Reading earlier this week.

It happened on the A329, Kings Road at the junction with Rupert Street at around 3:04pm on Tuesday.

A Yamaha motorbike and Mercedes tipper lorry were involved.

A woman, who was riding the motorbike, remains in a serious condition at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

Investigating officer, PC Jennifer Lawrie of the Thames Valley Roads Policing unit, said:“Firstly, our thoughts are with the woman injured in this collision.

“We would like to speak with anyone who has information which could assist with us as we investigate the circumstances of this incident.

“If you have dash-cam and were in or around the area at the time, please take a look and share anything significant with police."

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