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Serious injuries sustained by 17 year old Weymouth motorcyclist

Officers investigating a serious injury road traffic collision in Weymouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

The collision between a green Honda Civic and a Gilera Runner motorcycle happened on Greenhill near Melcombe Avenue at around 6pm on Friday 30 December 2022.

The rider of the motorbike, a 17-year-old boy from Weymouth, sustained serious injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening.

Police Constable Tom Ringer, of the traffic unit, said: “I would like to urge any witnesses to the incident or the manner of driving of either vehicle leading up to it to please contact us if we have not taken their account yet.

“I know that there was another vehicle travelling on Greenhill toward Weymouth and the occupants would have seen the collision, but did not stop. Therefore, I am very keen to hear from them as they may be able to assist with my investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact, via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220209008. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

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