Airlifted biker fights for life in hospital after serious collision near Lichfield
The rider, in his 30s, was on a white Yamaha motorcycle when the incident happened around Gorse Lane, just before the roundabout on Woodend Lane, in Fradley, near Lichfield, just before 8.30pm, on Wednesday, July 30.
He was rushed to hospital in a critical condition with life-threatening injuries.
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Staffordshire Police are appealing for witnesses.
Police said: "We are appealing for information after a serious collision in Fradley, near Lichfield.
"We were called by colleagues at West Midlands Ambulance Service at 8.30pm on Wednesday evening (30 July) to Gorse Lane, just before the roundabout on Woodend Lane.
"The collision happened at approximately 8.20pm and involved a white Yamaha motorcycle.
"The rider, a man in his 30s, was taken to hospital by air ambulance with serious injuries.
"He is in a critical condition with life-threatening injuries.
"We would like to speak to a passing runner who stopped to provide first aid and called 999 and anyone with dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage from Gorse Lane.
"His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers at this difficult time.
"Contact us on 101, use Livechat on our website or email our collision investigation unit at ciu@staffordshire.police.uk quoting incident number 766 of 30 July."
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