Motorcyclist injured in hit-and-run crash between Bath and Bristol

A motorcyclist was injured after a hit-and-run crash in Somerset. The collision took place in Corston at around 1.30am on Tuesday, October 14. Avon and Somerset Police said a white van, heading away from Bath, collided with a motorbike travelling in the opposite direction on the A39 Wells Road, near the Bristol Road roundabout and Globe pub.

The motorbike then collided with a red Alfa Romeo. Police say the car driver stayed at the scene and has been assisting police in their investigation, but the van driver failed to stop. The motorcyclist required hospital treatment but has since been discharged.

Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for information from anyone who witnessed what happened.

Anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage is asked to contact the force via the website or on 101 quoting reference number 5225288025.