A59 crash latest: Police appeal as man in his 60s seriously injured after coming off his motorbike
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a man was left with 'serious' injuries after coming off his motorbike.
Officers and paramedics were called to the A59 shortly after 8am on Saturday (September 14) following reports a rider had come off his Honda CBR 1100 and was in the carriageway. The Clitheroe-bound was closed between A671 and the McDonald's roundabout for several hours.
Lancashire Constabulary said the man in his 60s was taken to hospital in a 'serious but stable condition'. An investigation is ongoing to establish how the rider came off his motorbike.
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The force said some people stopped at the scene to check on the rider and are asking anyone who did so to contact the police.
In a statement, a spokesperson said: "We are appealing for witnesses and footage after a motorcyclist was left seriously injured following a road traffic collision in Barrow. Our officers were called to the A59 between A671 and Holm Road at 8.05am yesterday (September 14) following reports a rider had come off his Honda CBR 1100 and was in the carriageway.
"The rider – a man in his 60s – has been taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition. Work is ongoing to establish how the rider came off his motorcycle.
"We know that some people stopped at the scene to check on the rider. If that was you, we would ask that you contact the police if you have not already done so.
"Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to email 3909@lancashire.police.uk or call 101. Quote log 311 of September 14."