Fareham man fights for life in hospital following serious motorbike crash in Portsmouth

The rider, a 37-year-old man from Fareham, suffered life-threatening injuries in the collision.

A black Land Rover Discovery drove into a blue Suzuki GSXS 750 motorcycle on Portsdown Hill Road, near Fort Widley.

The crash happened at roughly 8.40pm yesterday, and police are appealing for more information.

Police constable Faye Cappleman, of Hampshire Constabulary, said: ‘I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or saw either vehicle prior to the incident to come forward and speak to us.

‘Did you see what happened?

‘Did you see either vehicle in the area before the collision?

‘Do you have a dash cam in your vehicle?

‘If you have any information please get in touch with us as soon as possible.’

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Anyone who knows more about the crash is advised to call 101, quoting the reference number 44220063242, or submitting an online form here.

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