Man in sixties suffers serious head injuries after being hit by stolen motorbike in Seacroft Leeds
and live on Freeview channel 276
It happened on South Parkway at the junction with Moresdale Lane in Seacroft at 6.50pm on Monday September 6.
A Honda moped was travelling along South Parkway in the direction of Leeds city centre at a speed of around 50mph.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdIt overtook a bus and collided with the pedestrian as he was crossing the road.
He suffered serious head injuries and a number of broken bones and was taken to hospital as a result of the collision.
A man arrested following the collision has been confirmed as the passenger on the moped - but police are still looking for its rider.
He was wearing a distinctive helmet (pictured) at the time of the collision.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdAny witnesses or anyone who may have video footage of the incident or the circumstances leading up to the collision, or who may be able to identify the moped’s rider, is asked to call 101, or contact police online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat, quoting reference 1342 of 6/9.
Support the YEP and become a subscriber today. Enjoy unlimited access to local news and the latest on Leeds United, With a digital subscription, you see fewer ads, enjoy faster load times, and get access to exclusive newsletters and content. Click here to subscribe.