Motorcyclist suffers serious head and spinal injuries in Rotherham collision

Officers were called to Rotherham Road near Parkgate Retail Park shortly after 1.45am this morning (Sunday, August 9) to reports of a collision involving a grey Yamaha motorbike.

Around 25 metres after the railway bridge, the rider – who was travelling away from the shopping centre – is said to have lost control, left the road, and collided head-on with a road sign.

The 40-year-old, who is not believed to have been wearing a helmet, has suffered serious head and spinal injuries.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, saw the bike prior to the crash or who has dash-cam or CCTV footage is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 129 of 9 August.

They are also looking to speak to a second motorcyclist, riding a Husgavarna bike, who they believe was in the area at the time.

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