Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by Triumph motorbike near Leeds Asda
A pedestrian is in critical condition in hospital after being hit by a motorbike in Leeds.
The man, who is in his fifties, suffered serious injuries after the collision on Friday (March 6). It happened shortly after 7pm on York Road, in the Killingbeck area, police have said.
He was hit by a Triumph Sprint GT 1500 motorbike and was taken to hospital. He remains in a critical condition.
The motorbike was heading southwest on York Road towards the city centre at the time of the collision. Police are appealing for anyone who saw anything or has dash cam footage to contact them.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Police are appealing for information following a serious road traffic collision on the evening of Friday 6 March in Leeds.
The collision occurred shortly after 7pm on York Road, in the Killingbeck area, involving a pedestrian and motorbike. The motorbike, a Triumph Sprint GT 1050 had been travelling Southwest on York Road towards the city centre at the time of the collision.
The pedestrian, a man in his fifties, was seriously injured and was taken to hospital. He remains in a critical condition. The motorbike rider suffered minor injuries.
“Officers from the Roads Policing Unit are appealing for anyone with CCTV or dash cam footage, on York Road, near to the Asda at Killingbeck around 7.08pm to check if they have captured any footage that may assist ongoing enquiries.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat quoting reference 13260133207. Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.