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Motorcyclist critically injured in Ripon crash
A motorcyclist was critically injured in a crash near Lightwater Valley on the outskirts of Ripon yesterday (August 5).
The crash happened on the A6108 at 3.35pm.
According to North Yorkshire Police, a blue BMW X2 car, turning out of Lightwater Valley, collided with an Aprilia motorcycle heading north from Ripon.
The road was closed after the incident at 3.35pm.
Police today appealed for dashcam footage and information about a serious road traffic collision.
In a statement today, officers said:
The motorcyclist, a 60-year-old man was taken by air ambulance to James Cook Hospital where he is described as being in a critical condition.
The car driver, a 61-year-old man was uninjured and remained on scene to assist officers.
The road closure after a collision on the A6108 yesterday
The police urged witnesses, or anyone with dashcam footage, to contact TC Robyn Tyzack by calling 101 or emailing robyntyzack@northyorkshire.police.uk. Quote NYP reference 12240140767 when passing on information.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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