Crash that closed A55 for hours left biker with serious injuries
The collision – involving an Aprilia RS motorcycle, happened just before 5.30pm at Penmaenbach headland, just prior to the tunnel on the eastbound carriageway.
It saw the A55 closed between Penmaenmawr and Llandudno Junction. An air ambulance landed on the A55 as part of the emergency response and airlifted the biker to hospital.
Police now want to speak to a potential witness who was driving a Mercedes. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox
A spokesperson for North Wales Police said: "The emergency services attended, and the motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital in Stoke, where he remains in a stable condition.
"Officers are appealing for any witnesses and are particularly keen to speak to the driver of a grey Mercedes who may have witnessed the collision but did not remain at the scene.
"Anybody with information that could assist with the investigation is asked to contact officers at the Roads Crime Unit via the website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 25000507421."
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