Police launch probe after motorbike collides with car in Kidderminster
The motorbike was seen racing through Kidderminster prior to the crash.
West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorbike was involved in a collision with a car on the Rifle Range estate in Kidderminster on Monday.
It comes after two motorbikes were seen by West Mercia Police on Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park Safer Neighbourhood Team, racing up and down Jubilee Drive North, beeping horns and riding in a careless manner.
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One of the bikes was a large, black motorcycle without a registration plate, and the rider was described as a slim and dressed in a dark clothing, wearing a black balaclava and no helmet.
The other bike was a smaller, red and black moped-type bike, and displayed a registration plate with the partial number 'VWM'.
The rider of the moped was described as of a larger build, wearing a helmet, a grey hooded jumper with black wording on the front, black jogging bottoms and black and white Nike trainers.
A force spokesperson said: "At approximately 1.55pm, the black motorbike was in collision with the driver’s side of a grey Citroen Picasso on Jubilee Drive North, turning right into Avon Road.
The driver of the car was unhurt, but very shaken, and their vehicle was substantially damaged.
"The bike rider fell to the ground along with the bike, but at the sight of the police, he got back up and rode off down Avon Road. There were parts of the bike left in the road, including a BMW badge."
Officers have now said that they would like to hear from any witnesses in relation to the crash, asking anyone with information, or dashcam or doorbell footage, to contact them directly via their email address at ofpsp.snt@westmercia.police.uk
