Man flung from off-road bike in serious Billingham crash

Police and paramedics were called to Marsh House Avenue in Billingham, near the Knole Road junction, around 7.30pm on Saturday (April 11). 

An off-road bike collided with a grey Peugeot at the junction, flinging the 25-year-old rider from the bike. 

He was treated by paramedics before being taken to the James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough for treatment for punctured lungs and a broken arm and leg, Cleveland Police said.

Police in Billingham following a ‘serious’ crash (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)

The male driver of the car was left with whiplash and was checked over at the same hospital before being discharged. 

The road was closed for several hours on Saturday evening, with officers erecting a cordon across the busy road and nearby Knole Road. 

Pictures taken from the scene showed several officers standing on Marsh House Avenue beside the damaged grey Peugeot. 

Police in Billingham following a ‘serious’ crash (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)

The car can be seen with its main driver door off and bonnet up, and it appears as though its airbags have been deployed.

Cleveland Police says enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are now ongoing and is appealing for witnesses. 

The force said it wants to speak with anyone who saw the bike being ridden prior to the crash, or anyone with relevant footage is asked to contact Cleveland Police via 101, quoting reference 007485.