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Motorcyclist injured in hit and run in east Reading – police appeal for help to trace driver

Phil Creighton by Phil Creighton
Saturday, April 22, 2023 2:53 pm
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Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward

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A MOTORCYCLIST has been injured in a hit and run in east Reading, and police are appealing for witnesses to come forward and for help to trace the driver of a Fiat car.

The incident happened on the Wokingham Road outside Palmer Park Stadium, around 11.35am on Saturday, April 22.

The motorcyclist, a man in his 60s, had hip and leg injuries as a result of the collision. He is currently in hospital.

His bike is a red Yamaha, while the other vehicle was a blue Fiat Punto.

The driver of the Fiat left the scene, and officers would like to locate him.

He is described as a white man, in his twenties, approximately 5ft 7ins tall, with dark hair. He was wearing dark clothing.

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Investigating officer, PC Gareth Miles, of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said: “We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed, or may have information about this incident, to please come forward.

“We’re also appealing for the driver of the Fiat to come forward, or if anyone knows who this is, please get in touch.

“If there were any motorists with dash-cams in the area around the time of the collision, please check any footage in case it may have captured something that could assist our investigation.

“Anyone with information can call 101 or make a report online, quoting reference 43230174882.”

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