Motorbike rider suffers serious injuries in collision with van in Waterlooville - driver arrested

The man in his 50s was involved in the collision just before 1pm on Saturday, January 10 on London Road in Waterlooville. An 86-year-old man, the driver of the van, has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving a vehicle whilst unfit through drugs.

The incident led to the road closing for several hours.

A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said: “The rider of the motorbike, a man in his 50s, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital to receive treatment.

“An 86-year-old man from Waterlooville was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving a vehicle whilst unfit through drugs. He has been bailed with conditions to allow for further enquiries to be carried out.

“Anyone with information, or relevant dashcam footage, is asked to contact 101, quoting 44260013790.”