Motorcyclist taken to hospital with 'serious injuries' after crash with van in Telford
West Mercia Police said one of its vehicles was in the area at the time so the force has referred itself to the watchdog
A motorcyclist was taken to hospital with “serious injuries” after a crash with a van in Telford.
The incident occurred on Saturday (October 31) on Rock Road at around 11.30am.
The crash involved a Honda motorcycle and a Ford Transit van.
West Mercia Police said one of its vehicles was in the area at the time so the force has referred itself to the Independent Office of Police Conduct over the incident.
A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: “Emergency services were called to a collision on Rock Road, Telford at around 11.30am on Saturday.
“The collision involved a Honda motorbike and a Ford Transit van.
“The motorbike rider, a man in his 30s, sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital. The driver of the van was uninjured.
“A police vehicle was in the vicinity at the time of the collision. Due to this, West Mercia Police has made a referral to the Independent Office of Police Conduct. This is standard procedure.”
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