Witnesses sought after serious traffic collision in Plymouth

Police are calling for witnesses and information following a serious two-vehicle collision in Plymouth on Monday.

The incident occurred just before 5 pm on 5th October on Plymouth Road, near the junction with Cot Hill Close.

A green Triumph Tiger 955l motorcycle collided with a white Volkswagen Scirocco, leaving the motorcycle rider, a local man in his 60s, with potentially life-threatening injuries. He was transferred to Derriford Hospital, and his next of kin have been notified.

The driver and passenger of the car did not sustain injuries and remained at the scene to assist police investigations.

Road closures were put in place while both specialist and local officers conducted a detailed examination of the scene.

Police expressed gratitude to local residents for their cooperation during the incident.

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash, holds relevant dashcam footage, or saw either vehicle before the collision to come forward.

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