Biker's injuries described as life-threatening after serious crash in Penzance

His motorbike and a bicycle collided on Chandour Cliff in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday

Author: Emma HartPublished 4th May 2021
Last updated 4th May 2021

Police say a biker has suffered life-threatening injuries after a serious crash in Penzance.

His motorbike and a bicycle collided on Chyandour Cliff in the early hours of yesterday (Monday).

The road was closed for several hours, while specialist roads policing officers and forensics went over the scene.

The incident happened just before 5am on Monday 3rd of May.

Anyone who saw something, or who has dashcam footage, is being urged to get in touch with Devon and Cornwall Police.

"At approximately 0455hrs on the morning of Monday 3rd May 2021, police were advised of a road traffic collision which occurred near to Royale Court, Chyandour Cliff, Penzance.

"The collision involved a blue Yamaha 125 motorcycle and a pedal cycle.

"As a result of the collision the male rider of the motorcycle has sustained life-threatening injuries.

"Officers from the specialist Roads Policing Team attended the scene, along with forensic collision investigators.

"The road was closed for a number of hours whilst a specialist examination of the scene took place.

"Anyone who witnessed the collision or may have been in the area at the time or may have dashcam footage are asked to contact 101, quoting log number 142 of 03/05/21".

Devon and Cornwall Police