HGV driver arrested after motorcyclist suffers life-changing injuries in crash

A HGV driver has been arrested after a 62-year-old motorcyclist suffered serious, potentially life-changing injuries in a crash in East Yorkshire.

The crash happened at around 12pm on Monday (Sep 7) at the junction of the A614 and Spaldington Road.

Police said a HGV travelling southbound was involved in a crash with a red Ducati motorcycle travelling in the opposite direction.

Emergency services attended and the 62-year-old motorcyclist was taken to hospital.

He suffered serious injuries which police said are thought to be life-changing.

Police said the HGV was travelling southbound when the crash occurred.placeholder image
Police said the HGV was travelling southbound when the crash occurred.

As part of the investigation, the 56-year-old driver of the HGV was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving.

He remains in police custody.

Police have launched an appeal for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

A spokesperson for Humberside Police said: “Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant dashcam or CCTV footage to contact police on 101.”

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