Witness appeal launched after driver failed to stop following collision which injured motorcyclist
At about 9.55pm on Friday 16th January 2015 an unknown vehicle drove into the back of a red and black Aprilia motorbike on the A404 between Marlow and the Berkshire border.
The 16 year old motorcyclist was thrown from the bike, he was treated at Wexham Park Hospital for a fractured elbow and other cuts and bruises.
However the driver of the vehicle which was in collision with the motorbike failed to stop.
Investigating officer PC Sarah Phillips from Amersham Roads Policing said: ‘This is a very serious offence.
The rider of the motorcycle was lucky to escape with just these injuries and this incident could have easily resulted in fatal injuries.
I would urge anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the motorcyclist on the road to come forward and assist with our enquiries.
I would also like to appeal to the driver of the vehicle to come forward.‘
Thames Valley Police are appealing for anyone with information on this incident that could help with their enquiries to contact Thames Valley Police via the 24-hour Police Enquiry Centre on 101.
If you don’t want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.
