Pedestrian seriously hurt in collision with fleeing motorcycle

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 19:02 · Archive

A pedestrian was seriously injured in Bradford after being hit by a motorcycle whose rider had refused to stop for police.

A pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by a motorcycle in Bradford on 14 October. West Yorkshire Police said the rider had failed to stop when officers attempted to halt the bike on Thornton Road. The motorcycle was pursued for a short time before colliding with the pedestrian on Legrams Lane at 3.33pm.

The pedestrian was taken to hospital by ambulance with serious injuries. The rider and a passenger on the motorcycle left the scene of the collision. An area search was made and shortly after 4.15pm two people were arrested.

Road closures were put in place on Legrams Lane and Summerville Road while enquiries were conducted at the scene. Members of the public were advised to seek alternative routes.

How it is being reported

• Bradford roads shut LIVE as pedestrian struck by motorbike fleeing policeRoads closed following collision that left pedestrian with serious injuriesHuddersfield Examiner · 14 Oct, 18:51
• Pedestrian seriously injured after motorcyclist refused to stop for policeA pedestrian was seriously injured after being involved in a collision with a motorcycle in Bradford.Telegraph & Argus · 14 Oct, 18:24

In this story: Bradford · West Yorkshire Police · Thornton Road · Legrams Lane · Summerville Road

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