Biker fights for life after Grimsby crash
A MOTORCYCLIST was last night fighting for his life in hospital after a collision with a van in Grimsby.
As reported on www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk, the 27-year-old man was airlifted to Hull Royal Infirmary with a serious head injury at about 2.45pm yesterday.
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Police at the scene following the collision in Chelmsford Avenue, Grimsby. Above, the motorcycle involved.
His red, silver and black Honda trials motorcycle had collided with a white Ford van on Chelmsford Avenue, just north of the roundabout with Cambridge Road and Westward Ho, at 2.20pm.
The male driver of the van suffered minor injuries.
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The road was sealed off by police at both ends as officers carried out door-to-door enquiries.
The injured motorcyclist was driven by ambulance to the air ambulance, which had landed on the field next to the Grimsby Institute's Westward Ho campus.
Steve Pratten, divisional operations manager for East Midlands Ambulance, said the casualty was in a life-threatening condition.
He added that the 999 call was made by a passing district nurse who stopped to assist the motorcyclist until paramedics arrived.
Police have not released any more details about the incident. However, one woman told the Grimsby Telegraph that she believed the motorcyclist was pulling out to overtake her when the collision took place.
The woman, who had been driving a silver Peugeot 307, said: "The motorbike was behind me. He came out to overtake me and he just went into the van." Chelmsford Avenue resident Gordon Grantham, 83, said: "I was inside when I heard a bang and wondered what had happened. When I came out the van was in the middle of the road. They had to move it to the side."
His neighbour said: "I was inside and I didn't hear anything. I saw the helicopter hovering but it couldn't land. He's only a young lad I'm told."
Another resident said: "We heard a bang. It brings tears to my eyes knowing that could be someone's son or brother. It makes me think what I would do if it was one of mine. There are too many accidents on our roads."
Sgt Chris Wright, of Humberside Police, said: "We would appeal to anyone who has seen the collision or who may have seen the motorcycle or the van prior to the collision to call us on 101, quoting log number 401 of February 1."
Keep checking www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk for updates.
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by lauralj84
Tuesday, February 05 2013, 8:55AM
“the majority of u people are winging about adverts get a grip, life is far to short. get a grip. this 27 year old lad is fighting for his life and i hope to god he recovers”
by xxx666xxx
Monday, February 04 2013, 2:13PM
“I hope the van man doesnt feel bad about what has happend,its no fault of his,the biker should of been more aware but i do hope he recovers”
by female_gy
Sunday, February 03 2013, 7:09PM
“i hope the motorcyclist pulls through but my thoughts are actually with the van driver - it sounds like the lad on the motorbike was stupidly trying to overtake a car on a residential street - chelmsford always has cars parked along both sides and it's a busy road so it was very foolish of the biker to attempt to overtake there - and now the poor van driver has to live with the fact that he has collided with someone.”
by notachance
Sunday, February 03 2013, 8:36AM
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by hardaworking
Saturday, February 02 2013, 11:43PM
“In previous picture the bike was an off road moto cross bike.”
by Brutto
Saturday, February 02 2013, 8:22PM
“Was this junction a tad safer before it was redesigned ?”
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Saturday, February 02 2013, 3:52PM
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by harryX
Saturday, February 02 2013, 3:42PM
“Indiscriminate automated advertising....sickening.
Glad to read on the update he is now in a stable condition.”
by DoneRunning
Saturday, February 02 2013, 3:25PM
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by jenny956flicr
Saturday, February 02 2013, 3:18PM
“orwe i wonder whos lad it is, hope he makes a full recovery, white van drivers,man in a van. woman drivers were the best drivers, sorry white van man. lets hope he recovers fine.”