Motorcyclist injured in crash close to Reading's Palmer Park

Police want to speak to a car driver who didn't stop at the scene

Entrance to Palmer Park in Reading
Author: Jonny FreemanPublished 23rd Apr 2023

A motorcyclist's been treated in hospital after he was injured in a crash close to Reading's Palmer Park.

His bike and a Fiat Punto collided in Wokingham Road yesterday morning.

The driver of the car involved didn't stop at the scene.

He is described as a white man, aged in his twenties, approximately 5ft 7ins tall, with dark hair. He was wearing dark clothing.

Investigating officer, PC Gareth Miles, of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said: “We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed, or may have information about this incident, to please come forward.

“We’re also appealing for the driver of the Fiat to come forward, or if anyone knows who this is, please get in touch.

“If there were any motorists with dash-cams in the area around the time of the collision, please check any footage in case it may have captured something that could assist our investigation.

“Anyone with information can call 101 or make a report online, quoting reference 43230174882.”

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