Motorcyclist in his 20s taken to hospital after hit and run on main Northampton road

A motorcyclist in his 20s was taken to hospital after a hit and run on a main Northampton road.

The collision happened between 5.20am and 5.45am on Wednesday December 17, in Harborough Road, near to its junction with Cranford Road.

Police say the collision involved the rider of a black Kawasaki and an unknown driver of a white van, which failed to stop.

A Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman said: “As a result of the collision the rider of the motorbike – a man in his 20s – was taken to Northampton General Hospital. Fortunately, his injuries were not serious.”

The collision happened in Harborough Road, close to its junction with Cranford Road.placeholder image
The collision happened in Harborough Road, close to its junction with Cranford Road.

Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, quoting incident number: 25000735004.

Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO and crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information.

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