Motorcyclist in a critical condition after a collision in Middlesbrough
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and causing serious injury by dangerous driving
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on Normanby Road at the junction with Briggs Avenue in Middlesbrough on Wednesday evening (23rd November).
The collision happened around 7pm, involving a white Transit van and a blue and white motorcycle.
The 22-year-old male rider of the motorcycle suffered serious injuries and was taken to James Cook University Hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.
The 24-year-old male driver of the van was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He remains in police custody at this time.
Officers are appealing to anyone who may have seen the collision or anyone who may have seen the white Transit van travelling south between the A66 and Briggs Avenue around the time of the incident, or anyone who may have seen a blue and white motorcycle travelling in company with a black motorcycle between the Trunk Road and Briggs Avenue.
Anyone who may have dash cam footage of the incident or anyone with CCTV covering Normanby Road between the A66 and Trunk Road is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting incident number 211836.
Footage can also be uploaded here: https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/cleveland/appeal/appeal-after-serious-collision-on-normanby-road-middlesbrough
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