Teenager in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash in Batley
Last updated 22nd Sep 2026
A teenage motorbike rider is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash in Batley.
It happened shortly before six oh five last night, involving a Ford S-Max and a Lexmoto Cypher electric motorbike.
An investigation is under way after the boy suffered a serious head injury.
West Yorkshire Police said: "Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision in Batley in which a teenage motorcycle rider suffered life-threatening injuries.
"The collision happened shortly before 6.05pm last night (21 September) at the junction of Ealand Road and Ruby Street.
"A Ford S-Max car and Lexmoto Cypher electric motorcycle were both traveling on Ealand Road away from Carlinghow Lane when the collision took place.
"The rider of the motorbike, a teenage boy, suffered a serious head injury and was taken to hospital for treatment."