Biker seriously hurt in Gwynedd crash that closed road for hours
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A biker was seriously injured in a crash that closed a Gwynedd road the hours. The incident happened more than a month ago but the motorcyclist remains in hospital.
Police now want the public's help to establish what happened. They are asking for potential witnesses or dashcam footage - and would also like to speak people who were in the vicinity who may have information that would help.
The incident was on the A493 near Penmaenpool and happened just after midday on May 5.
North Wales Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a motorcyclist was left with serious injuries following a road traffic collision near Dolgellau last month. The collision involved a blue Suzuki motorcycle and a black VW Passat which took place on the A493 at Penmaenpool just before midday on the first May Bank Holiday (May 5th). Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox
"The motorcyclist was taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd by Ambulance where he remains with serious injuries.
"Anybody who may have been travelling along that stretch of road and who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have been in the vicinity prior to the collision and who may still have dash cam footage is urged to contact us via the website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 25000371349." Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone
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