Motorcyclist in his 20s taken to hospital after hit and run in Preston
Enquiries are ongoing to trace the driver, say police...
A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a hit and run in Preston at the weekend.
Emergency services were called to the scene in Barry Avenue, Ingol, where the biker was struck by a car at around 10p on Saturday (September 12).
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The driver left the scene without stopping, leaving the bike rider injured in the road. The man, aged in his 20s, suffered a back injury and was taken to hospital for treatment.
The car was found abandoned later that evening and Lancashire Police say enquiries are ongoing to trace the driver.
A spokesperson for the force said: “We received a call at 10.05pm reporting a collision involving a car and motorbike. The rider of the motorbike suffered minor injuries.
“The car didn’t stop at the scene, but was later located. Enquiries are ongoing to trace the driver.”