Two Collisions, Three Injured, One Arrested
A 23-year-old man was arrested “on suspicion of driving whilst impaired” after a collision which resulted in a 74-year-old male motorcycle rider being injured, and a 22-year-old woman was injured in a separate collision.
Collision On Sunday, 74-Year-Old Man Injured, 23-Year-Old Man Arrested
A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating a two vehicle collision which took place on Hermitage Road near the junction with Devon Spring Road, Devonshire, around 4:48a.m. on Sunday 10th July, 2022.
“A 74-year-old male motorcycle rider was travelling south along Hermitage Road, when a 23-year-old male riding a motorcycle north along the same road, entered the opposing lane and collided with the 74-year old male.
“Both riders were causing injured in the collision to both riders.
“The elder of the two was at one point listed in critical condition with what were thought to be serious internal injuries. However, at last check his condition was upgraded and he was receiving treatment on a general ward.
“The 23-year-old male who was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst impaired, suffered facial and other injuries, none of which were considered serious.“
Collision On Saturday, 22-Year-Old Woman Injured
A police spokesperson said, “A 22-year-old woman was injured in a two vehicle collision which took place around 12:45 a.m. on Saturday 9th July 2022 on Middle Road Devonshire.
“The woman was traveling east along Middle Road, Devonshire when she reportedly overtook two vehicles near the junction with Chaingate Hill and collided with a motorcar travelling in the opposite direction.
“She sustained a fractured right leg and lacerations to her body. Her injuries were not considered to be life threatening.“
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