Witness appeal following serious collision near Alton

We are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a serious collision near Alton.

Police were called just after 2pm on Sunday 9 June to a report of a collision on the A339 Basingstoke Road, just south of Spain Lane, Lasham.

It was reported that a blue Suzuki motorcycle left the carriageway and collided with a tree.

The rider, a man in his 20s from Basingstoke, suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

He was part of a group of seven motorcyclists travelling south along the A339.

We would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision itself or this group prior to the collision.

We would particularly like to speak to anyone with relevant dash cam footage.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please call 101 quoting reference 44240242113.

You can also submit information to us online here: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestopper-uk.org