Pedestrian seriously injured in Castleford after being hit by motorbikes

A 52 year old man remains in hospital

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 10th Jan 2025

Police are trying to trace two motorcyclists allegedly involved in a hit and run crash in Castleford yesterday afternoon.

A 52 year old pedestrian was struck by the bikes on Fryston Road at around 4:45pm, suffering serious but non life threatening injuries. He is now in hospital.

One of the motorcycles is described as black with green wheels, which is thought to be a Yamaha MT. The other is described as a Twist and Go.

Officers are also trying to trace the driver of a red car which the bikes overtook in the moments before the crash.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or who captured CCTV or dashcam footage at the scene.

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