An investigation is underway after a motorcyclist was left with possible “life-changing injuries” after a collision with a car on the B704 in Gorebridge at the junction with Carrington Road. around 12.50om yesterday.
The 48-year-old man suffered serious back and leg injuries during the collision between his black Ducati Diavel Stada and a Fiat 500L and was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
The 45-year-old woman driving the Fiat was uninjured.
Police are now trying to establish the circumstances of the crash.
Inspector Richard Latto said: “This is a serious collision, which could result in life-changing injuries for the rider.
“We are investigating this incident and are eager to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision.
“I would urge anyone who was on the B704 around lunchtime on Wednesday, March 15, and has information, to get in touch with police immediately.”
Anyone with information has been asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
