Tragedy as man dies and woman in critical condition after East Yorkshire crash
A man has tragically died and a woman has been left in critical condition after a crash in East Yorkshire yesterday afternoon.
The man, aged 48, was travelling on a Triumph Speed Triple motorcycle with a female pillion passenger when they were in collision with a red Honda Jazz on the A166 Garrowby Street. The motorcyclist was taken to hospital for treatment but sadly died shortly afterwards.
The pillion passenger sustained life-threatening injuries in the crash and remains in hospital at this time. The driver of the Honda Jazz was also taken to hospital to be checked over for what are thought to be minor injuries.
Humberside Police[2] have since launched an appeal for information. A spokesperson said: “Officers are appealing for information after a motorcyclist sustained fatal injuries in a road traffic collision on the A166, between Garrowby Hill and Fridaythorpe, York yesterday afternoon (Thursday 17 August).
“It is reported at around 2.40pm that a Triumph Speed Triple motorcycle was travelling along the A166, Garrowby Street towards Fridaythorpe when it is believed to have been in collision with a red Honda Jazz, near to the junction with Stone Dale. Emergency services attended and a 48-year-old man was taken to hospital to receive medical treatment, however died shortly afterwards.
“His family have been informed and are currently being supported by specialist trained officers at this difficult time. The pillion passenger sustained life threatening injuries and was taken to hospital to receive treatment where she remains in a critical condition at this time.
“The driver of the Honda Jazz was also taken to hospital to be checked over for what are thought to be minor injuries. We would appeal to anyone who was in the area around the time of the collision, or anyone who has CCTV or dashcam footage that may assist with our enquiries to please contact us on our non-emergency number 101, quoting log 315 of 17 August.”
References
- ^ Long traffic delays as lorry and car crash on Hedon Road- live updates (www.hulldailymail.co.uk)
- ^ Humberside Police (www.hulldailymail.co.uk)