Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries after crashing into a wall in Oxenhope

A 65-year-old motorcyclist has been left with life-threatening injuries after his bike struck a kerb and crashed into a wall in Oxenhope.

The incident took place on Hebden Bridge Road, close to its junction with Hill House Edge Lane and involved a Suzuki SV1000 K3 motorbike.

The silver bike was travelling along Hebden Bridge Road towards Hill House Edge Lane, when it struck a kerb before crashing into a wall.

The rider, a 65-year-old man, was taken to hospital with injuries which are described as life-threatening.

Police have launched an appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Anyone who witnessed the collision or has footage that may assist the investigation is asked to contact the Roads Policing Unit via https://www.westyorkshirepolice.co.uk/LiveChat, quoting log reference 1130 of 23 August.”