Detectives appeal for witnesses after collision on A14 near Kettering

A motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment on Tuesday (22 September 2026)

Author: Amber RoderickPublished 23rd Sep 2026
Last updated 23rd Sep 2026

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a serious collision involving a motorcyclist on the A14 near Kettering.

Police say a group of motorbikes was travelling westbound along the A14 between Junction 2 and Junction 1 at about 5.50pm on Tuesday (22 September 2026) when one of the riders lost control, colliding with the central reservation and the rear of another vehicle before coming to rest in the carriageway.

The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

Detectives from Northamptonshire Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dash-cam footage of the incident, the motorbikes involved, or the moments leading up to it.

Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected], call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615, or contact Northamptonshire Police on 101.

You are being asked to quote incident number 26000570552.

Police say a 30-year-old man from Kettering was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving in connection with the incident and remains in police custody at this time.

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