Police have launched a public appeal for information following a serious road traffic collision on a major Worcestershire route that left a motorcyclist with significant injuries.
Serious Incident on Busy Main Road
The collision occurred on the A448 Kidderminster Road in the village of Chaddesley Corbett at approximately 4.30pm on Sunday, January 25. Emergency services were swiftly dispatched to the scene after reports of a crash involving a black Honda motorbike and a white Volvo EX30.
Road Closure and Emergency Response
Following the impact, the A448 was closed in both directions to allow emergency crews to attend to the injured and for initial investigations to take place. The closure caused significant disruption to local traffic on this key arterial road.
The motorcyclist, identified as a man in his twenties, sustained serious injuries in the collision. He was transported by ambulance to Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital, a major trauma centre, for urgent medical treatment. His current condition has not been disclosed by authorities.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Footage
West Mercia Police have now issued a formal appeal for anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward with information. Officers are particularly interested in speaking to motorists who may have captured dashcam footage of the incident or the moments leading up to it.
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police stated: "We are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in Chaddesley Corbett yesterday. The collision happened around 4.30pm when a black Honda motorbike collided with a white Volvo EX30 on the A448, Kidderminster Road. The motorcyclist, a man in his 20s, was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital with serious injuries. We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision and from drivers who may have dashcam footage from around the time it happened."
How to Provide Information
Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact PC Christopher Fowler directly via email at christopher.fowler@westmercia.police.uk. When making contact, witnesses should quote reference number 287_i of 25 January to ensure their information is properly recorded and investigated.
The police investigation into the exact circumstances of the collision continues, with officers working to establish the full sequence of events that led to this serious incident on one of the region's busiest roads.
