Police appeal for a specific witness following motorbike collision in Reading
A man is in hospital with serious injuries after the collision that took place on Saturday morning.
Thames Valley Police are appealing for a specific potential witness to come forward following a collision between two motorbikes in Reading at the weekend.
The incident took place on Vastern Road on Saturday at around quarter past two in the morning.
Police have arrested two men in connection with the collision.
A 21-year-old Reading man was arrested on suspicion of driving a motor vehicle when alcohol above limit, driving whilst disqualified, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking and theft of motor vehicle. He is being treated in hospital while still in police custody.
A 20-year-old man from Oxford has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking and theft of motor vehicle, failing to stop and failing to report accident. He currently remains in police custody.
Another man is being treated in hospital for life-threatening injuries.
Investigating officer, Police Sergeant Matt Cadmore, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “I’m making a public appeal today to identify a taxi driver who drove towards the scene shortly after the collision.
“This taxi driver might be a key witness in our investigation, so if this was your vehicle pictured in the CCTV, or someone knows the taxi driver then please contact the force as soon as possible."
“The taxi travels from George Street, over Reading Bridge, then turns right onto Vastern Road."
“I am also appealing to anyone who hasn’t already contacted the police but has footage from the area, saw the collision or saw the motorbikes prior to the collision to come forward."
“We believe one of the motorbikes had a rider and a passenger."
“Please leave details via our website or call 101, quoting investigation reference 43260502260.”