Police appeal for witnesses following serious motorcycle crash in Herriard, near Basingstoke
A motorcyclist has been left seriously injured after falling from his bike on the A339 between Basingstoke and Alton.
The 35-year-old, from Frimley in Surrey, was travelling towards Alton at Herriard shortly after 7pm on Wednesday, June 16, when the incident occurred.
The motorcyclist, who police believe was riding in a group of bikers, was overtaking a Peugeot Bipper Van when he fell from his Suzuki GSXR bike.
He sustained serious life-threatening injuries and was taken to Southampton General Hospital. His condition is now described as stable.
A section of the road was closed for about three hours to allow a full investigation to take place.
Police are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the crash or who saw the van or the motorcycles before the crash.
Can you help?
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Robert Levey at Farnborough Roads Policing Unit, quoting Operation Candlestick, on 101 or call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000. From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, please call 0845 045 45 45.
