A motorcyclist suffered potentially life changing injuries after his bike and a car, which did not stop, collided.

The collision between a silver Chrysler 300c crd and the motorcycle on Wilson Way, Pool, Redruth happened at around 5:30pm on Sunday, July 18.

The male rider of the bike was taken to hospital where he is being treated for serious and potentially life changing injuries.

The driver of the Chrysler did not stop at the scene and police are appealing for anyone with any information about the car to come forward.

They say it would have sustained damage to the front and a number plate will be missing. They want the driver to get in touch immediately.

The road was closed for some time while an investigation was carried out and police thanked people for their patience.

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The Devon and Cornwal Police report reads: 

"At approximately 17:30hrs on Sunday 18th July 2021, police received a report of a two vehicle road traffic collision where a silver Chrysler 300c crd motor car had collided with a motorcycle on Wilson Way , Pool, Redruth.

"The male rider of the motorcycle was taken to hospital where he is being treated for serious and potentially life changing injuries.

The driver of the Chrysler did not stop at the scene. It is anticipated that the vehicle will have damage to the front end and also has the front number plate missing.

"Police are appealing for the driver of the vehicle to make contact with them immediately.

"In addition any person with any knowledge of the vehicle or its driver are asked to make contact as soon as possible, quoting log number 0766 18/07/21 .

The road was closed in both directions whilst the scene was examined. Officers would like to thank the public for their patience and assistance