Driver arrested on suspicion of drug driving after Carlisle crash
Teenage motorcyclist seriously injured on London Road
Last updated 11th Oct 2026
A 16-year-old boy has been seriously injured in a crash between a car and a motorcycle in Carlisle.
Cumbria Police said it was called at 10.06pm on 10th October to a report of a two-vehicle crash on London Road, near the junction with St Nicholas Street.
The vehicles involved were a blue Suzuki Swift and a silver and black motorcycle.
The motorcyclist, a 16-year-old boy, suffered serious injuries which required hospital treatment.
Driver arrested
Police said the driver of the car, a 22-year-old woman from Hull, was arrested on suspicion of drug driving.
She has since been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
Appeal for witnesses
Officers are keen to hear from anyone who saw the crash or has any other information which may help.
Police are also encouraging anyone who thinks they may have video footage, including dashcam, to come forward.
People can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it , quoting incident number 248 of 10th October 2026.
They can also phone 101.