Grimsby crash leaves motorcyclist in life-threatening condition

Police are looking into a collision in Laceby Road

Laceby Road, Grimsby
Author: Jonny FreemanPublished 12th Oct 2024

A crash in Grimsby has left a motorcyclist in a life-threatening condition.

Their bike, a car and another motorcycle collided in Laceby Road at around 4.40pm yesterday afternoon (Friday 11th October).

Humberside Police want to hear from witnesses.

Humberside Police statement

Officers are appealing for information following a three-vehicle road traffic collision on Laceby Road in Grimsby at around 4.40pm yesterday evening (Friday 11 October).

It is reported an orange motorcycle, and red and white motorcycle were travelling along Broadway towards the junction with Laceby Road, when they are believed to have collided with a grey Volkswagon that was travelling east on Laceby Road.

The rider of the orange motorcycle was taken to hospital for treatment after sustaining life-threatening injuries as a result of the collision.

The rider of the red and white motorcycle is believed to have subsequently fled the scene, reportedly causing a collision with another vehicle on Broadway. The rider is then alleged to have fled the area on foot.

Enquiries are underway to establish the exact circumstances leading up to the collision and we are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time or saw the motorbike prior to the collision, or has CCTV or dashcam footage, to please contact us on our non-emergency number 101 quoting log 377 of 11 October.

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