Appeal after serious collision, Tiverton

Appeal after serious collision, Tiverton

Officers are seeking witnesses after a young motorcyclist was critically injured in a serious collision in Tiverton.

Emergency services were called at 4.15pm on Saturday 2 May after the incident on Newport Street at the junction with St Peter Street.

The collision involved a black Yamaha motorcycle and a white Ford Transit box truck.

Two local males on the motorcycle were injured.

An 18-year-old man sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

A 17-year-old boy was also taken to hospital with serious injuries which are not life-threatening. 

Roads policing officers closed the road until 11.50pm for an examination of the scene and for the vehicles to be recovered.

They are investigating the circumstances of the collision and asking for information from witnesses and any relevant dashcam footage.

If you can help, please contact police via the Force website or by telephone on 101, quoting reference number 50260110639.