Motorbike rider in hospital after serious crash in Chester

We're told it happened on the A41 just before midday yesterday (10 May)

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 11th May 2025

A motorbike rider is in hospital with serious injuries after a serious crash in Chester.

We're told it happened on the A41 just before midday yesterday - and police say they're looking to speak with the driver of a grey Audi driving on the road at the time.

Police say their investigation into what happened on the Backford Dip remains in its early stages.

Officers added: "Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following a serious collision in Chester.

"At 11.45am on Saturday 10 May, police were called to reports of a collision on A41 in Chester, Backford Dip, between Church Lane and the A5032.

"The collision involved a motorcycle ridden by a man who suffered serious injuries.

"Officers are in the early stages of their investigation and are appealing for any witnesses who have not already spoken to police to get in touch with them, as well as anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage which captured what happened.

"As part of their enquiries as to the circumstances of the collision, officers would like to speak to the driver of a grey Audi which was travelling along the A41 at the time of the collision. They would also like to speak to the driver of a second vehicle which was travelling in close proximity to the Audi."

Inspector Steve Griffiths said: “Our investigation is in its early stages and we would like to appeal to any witnesses or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage to get in touch with us.

“We are also urging the driver of a grey Audi which was travelling in the area at the time of the collision to contact us, as well as the driver of a second vehicle which was travelling in close proximity to the Audi.

“Anyone who may have footage of these vehicles is also asked to contact us.”

You can report information to us via www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us or call 101, quoting IML-2086875.

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