Arrest made after serious crash near Bude left biker in hospital
The casualty in his 40s was airlifted to Derriford following the collision
Last updated 1st Jun 2022
An arrest has been made after a biker in his 40s suffered serious injuries in a crash near Bude.
Luckily police say his condition is not described as life-changing or life-threatening.
The A3073 was closed for around five hours on Tuesday evening (31st May) after a car and motorbike collided.
Paramedics and the air ambulance were called to the scene and the casualty was airlifted to Derriford Hospital.
A spokesperson for Devon & Cornwall Police said: "The motorcyclist, a man in his 40s, sustained a serious injury but his condition is not described as life-changing or life-threatening.
"Road reopened at 9.15pm.
"A man in his 40s from Bude was arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drugs. He has been released under investigation pending further enquiries."