Motorbike passenger seriously injured as driver leaves scene

A police investigation is underway after motorbike passenger suffered serious injuries when the bike crashed and the driver left the scene around 10.40pm on Friday night.

The white and red scrambler-type motorbike struck a central
pedestrian island on Colinton Mains Drive.

An ambulance was called and the man was taken to Edinburgh
Royal Infirmary.

The driver rode off and was last seen turning right at
Tesco.

Sgt Andrew Trotter, of Police Scotland, appealed for anyone
with information to come forward.

“We are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the
crash, anyone who may have dashcam footage or anyone who has seen the
motorcycle around the time of the incident to get in touch,” he said.