Motorcyclist fighting for life after suffering life-threatening injuries in crash with car during police chase
A MOTORCYCLIST is fighting for his life after suffering life-threatening injuries in a horror crash with a car during a police chase.
The bike collided with a red Vauxhall Corsa on Harrogate Road in Bradford on Monday.
West Yorkshire Police said the motorcycle was being pursued after it failed to stop for officers.
A second male who was also on the motorbike sustained serious injuries and was taken to the hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment.
No other injuries have been reported.
Officers have shut down several roads as they proceed with their investigation into the crash.
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Cops have urged any witnesses of the collision to contact the police.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct has also been notified.
It follows a "great" young footballer who died in a horror crash after his motorcycle collided with a van.
Harvey Wilson was on his green Kawasaki in West Walton when it was involved in an accident with a Renault van at the junction of Wisbech Road and Church End, close to the Cambridgeshire border.
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The 19-year-old was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, where he succumbed to a traumatic head injury a few hours later on July 8.
Following his death, friends and family raised £1,725 for the East Anglian Air Ambulance and shared their tributes online.
One read: "A leader, a great sense of humour and I loved watching him play football and the many 60/40 tackles in the favour of the opponent! RIP Harv."
"We have some great memories with you Harvey, such a great lad." said another.
"We send our love to you and your family."
While a third wrote: "Sending our love and support from all the boys that played with Harvey for Mildenhall Town FC and from the Coaches and parents.
"Harvey will always be remembered and missed by us all."
It comes after a single teenage dad has been left in a coma and may never walk or talk again after a horror motorbike crash.
And a bride-to-be has died in a tragic accident after her motorbike crashed into a car, leaving her heartbroken family.