A young motorcyclist has been left seriously injured following a crash last night.

The incident happened yesterday at 8.30pm in Manston Road, Ramsgate, near to Spitfire Way.

Police have now urged the driver of a car parked nearby in a layby to come forward with possible information.

The crash involved a blue Harley Davidson motorbike.

Its rider, a man in his 20s, suffered serious injuries and he was taken to a London hospital for treatment.

Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are urging any witnesses to come forward with information.

A spokesperson said: "They believe a car was parked nearby in a layby at the time of the incident and the driver may have witnessed the collision and could have information to assist with their enquiries."

Witnesses are asked to phone the dedicated SCIU witness appeal line on 01622 798538 quoting reference number HW/SW/115/20. Alternatively email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk

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