Police appeal after motorcyclist seriously hurt in Avonmouth crash
The quad bike failed to stop after the crash on Chittening Road
A motorcyclist has suffered potentially life-changing injuries in a crash with a quad bike in Avonmouth, and police want to hear from witnesses.
Avon and Somerset Police said a blue quad bike was involved in a crash with a motorcycle on Chittening Road at 7.50pm on Friday 9th October.
The force said the quad bike failed to stop.
The rider of the motorcycle, a man in his fifties, was taken to hospital.
Police said he remains in a stable condition.
The investigation
The force said it has maintained contact with the motorcyclist, who has been kept updated on the progress of the investigation and offered access to support services.
Police said CCTV and house-to-house enquiries have been carried out, and intelligence checks have been conducted.
The quad bike suspected to have been involved has been seized.
Officers said two people were seen running from the scene where a quad bike was recovered.
Police described the first as white, around 14 to 16 years old, of slim build, and dressed in black.
The second was described as white, of slim build, around 14 to 16 years old, and wearing grey tracksuit bottoms and a black hooded jumper or coat.
How to help
Police are appealing to witnesses, anyone with information, and anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage of the crash, or of the moments immediately before and afterwards.
Anyone who can help is asked to complete the force's online appeals form or call 101, giving the reference number 5226296053.
The independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through its anonymous online form.
Crimestoppers says no personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded, and callers will not go to court or have to speak to police.