Driver 'fled scene' before emergency services arrived at A19 collision between motorbike and car in Sunderland
Emergency services were called to a collision between a motorcycle and a car on the A19 in Sunderland which is causing traffic delays for drivers this morning, December 8.
Police were called shortly before 7.55am this morning, December 8 to a report of a collision on the A19 southbound just before the A183 Chester Road turn off.
Police said it was reported that a motorcycle had collided with the back of a Mercedes car, and it is believed the driver of the Mercedes fled the scene.
The road is partially blocked as emergency services remain at the scene.
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Officers say the male motorcyclist is currently being treated by paramedics for an injury to his leg.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Enquiries are ongoing to locate the driver but anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to contact officers using reference number NP-20211208-0157.”
