Motorcyclist in hospital with life threatening injuries after collision with 4x4 in County Durham

Daniel Hall

30 August 2024 at 10:13 am·1-min read

The junction of the B6291 onto the A181, where Durham Constabulary are investigating a collision between a motorbike and a 4x4 — -Credit: (Image: Google Maps)

A motorcyclist is in hospital with life threatening injuries after a collision with a 4x4 in County Durham.

Durham Constabulary were called to the A181 junction with the B6291 in Thornley at 6.15pm on Thursday, August 29 after reports of a serious collision between a motorcyclist and a Mitsubishi Shogun. The rider sustained life threatening injuries and was taken to James Cook University Hospital where he remains today.

The driver was also taken to hospital as a precaution. Durham Constabulary have launched an investigation into the collision and officers are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to get in touch.

They are also keen to speak to anyone who may have dashcam footage of the collision.

The force has encouraged anyone with information to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting incident number 352 of August 29 or email sciu@durham.police.uk.

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