Harley-Davidson biker fights for life after Kidderminster crash with car as police launch appeal
A Harley-Davidson biker is fighting for his life in hospital after a crash with a parked car in Worcestershire.
It follows a collision between a motorbike and a Peugeot 2008 on Franche Road, in Kidderminster, at around 10pm, last night, Saturday, March 15.
The motorcyclist, a man aged in his 30s, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
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West Mercia Police said the motorbike was travelling in the direction of Habberley Road when it left the road and collided with the parked car.
The force are appealing for information.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is urged to get in touch with police.
In a statement, police said: "Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man was left with life threatening injuries following a collision in Kidderminster last night (Saturday 15 March).
"The collision happened at around 10pm on Franche Road and involved a Harley-Davidson motorbike and a Peugeot 2008.
"The motorbike was travelling in the direction of Habberly Road when it left the road and collided with the parked car.
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"The rider of the motorbike, a man aged in his 30s, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital in a critical condition where he remains.
"Anyone who was in the area at the time of the collision, and may have witnessed the incident or have dashcam footage, is asked to contact Sergeant Jai Bahra by emailing jai.bahra@westmercia.police.uk quoting incident number 505i of March 15, 2025."
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