Biker in hospital with serious head injuries after hit-and-run in Croydon

A 21-year-old man was left with serious head injuries after a motorbike crash in Imperial Way, Croydon
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Hatty Collier12 April 2016
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A biker is in hospital with serious head injuries after a suspected hit-and-run with another motorcyclist in south London.

The 21-year-old man was riding along Imperial Way in Croydon at around 10pm on April 6 when he crashed into another motorcyclist.

Police said the second biker fled leaving the injured man lying in the road.

Paramedics rushed the victim, who is from Lewisham, to a south London hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

Officers today appealed for the second motorcyclist to come forward.

Detective Constable Clay O'Neill, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This person appears to have left the scene leaving a seriously injured man laying the in street.

"Any information we receive will be kept in complete confidence."

No arrests have been made and enquiries continue.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at the Catford Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 020 8285 1574 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.​

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