Motorcyclist seriously injured in A380 crash

Police in Exeter are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision near Haldon.

The collision involving a single vehicle, a black Triumph R675cc motor cycle occurred just before 6.00pm on Tuesday 8th December on the A380 at Great Haldon.

The collision occurred on the A380 (B) carriageway just passed the permanent static speed camera location between the Ashcombe Cross and Great Haldon junction.

It would appear that the motorcyclist travelling towards Exeter collided with the central barrier and came to rest in lane two on its offside.

The rider of the motorcycle, a 63 year old local man suffered numerous serious fracture injuries.

He was conveyed by ambulance to Derriford Hospital where he remains receiving treatment.

The road was closed for three hours whilst scene investigation was undertaken.

Investigating officers are appealing for witnesses and ask that if anyone either witnessed the collision or saw the motor cycle prior to the collision who has not yet been spoken to please contact police on 101 quoting police incident number 0611 081215.