Motorbike rider suffers back and face injuries in road traffic collision near Kirkbymoorside

The collision happened on Gillamoor Bank near Kirkbymoorside and involved a red Honda CB500 motorcycle and what a witness described as a small green or blue van, similar to a Peugeot Partner.

The rider of the motorbike, a man in his fifties, suffered injuries to his back and face and was taken to Hull Royal Infirmary.

Officers are appealing for witnesses to the collision itself, or anyone who recalls seeing the vehicles prior to it, to contact them.

The collision happened at around 11am on Thursday March 5.

They would also be interested to speak to anyone who captured dash cam footage of the vehicles or who has information about the green or blue van, as the occupants may have important information which would assist the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask to speak to PC 974 Isaac Carter or email [email protected] quoting police reference number 12200038531.