Straight Road in Colchester: Driver sustains life-threatening injuries
Essex Police officers were called to Straight Road, Lexden, Colchester, at about 5.30pm on Tuesday after receiving reports of a crash involving a car and a motorbike. Four ambulance service vehicles and an air ambulance rushed to the scene before the motorcyclist was airlifted to King’s College Hospital in London while someone else was taken to Colchester Hospital. The road remained closed overnight while officers carried out inquiries.
An eyewitness told the Gazette officers remained in Straight Road throughout the evening and into the morning. Scene – Straight Road (Image: Google) A spokesman for the East of England Ambulance Service said: “We were called just after 5.30pm with reports of a road traffic collision involving a car and a motorbike on Straight Road[1] in Colchester.
“Two ambulances, two rapid response vehicles and the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance were sent to the scene. Two patients were assessed and treated at the scene. “One patient was transported by air ambulance to King’s College Hospital, and one patient was transported by road to Colchester Hospital.”
The rider of the bike remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police appeal for information after crash in Colchester
Officers investigating the crash have urged anyone who was in the area at the time and who may have witnessed the incident or have dash cam footage to come forward. A spokesman for Essex Police said: “We responded to reports of a collision in Straight Road shortly after 5.30pm on Tuesday. “The motorbike passenger was taken to hospital after he also sustained suspected serious injuries.
“The road was closed whilst we carried out investigative inquiries at the scene and reopened shortly after midnight. “If you have any information that could help our investigation, then please get in contact with us.” Straight Road stretches between London Road and Shrub End Road.
Eyewitness accounts suggest the incident happened near the Straight Road Dental Practice.
Reports can be made by calling 101 and quoting incident 1082 of January 2.
References
- ^ road traffic collision involving a car and a motorbike on Straight Road (www.gazette-news.co.uk)