Appeal following serious crash involving a quad bike – Wishaw

Officers are appealing for information following a serious road crash involving a quad bike in Wishaw.

The crash happened around 6.45am on Thursday, 6 May, on the roundabout at Kenilworth Avenue in the centre of the town, near the junction with Lammermoor Terrace.

A 36-year-old man, the passenger of the quad bike, has been taken to hospital with serious head injuries. The rider of the bike initially stopped but them made off, and enquiries are ongoing to trace him.

Sergeant Scott Sutherland, of the road policing unit, said: “We are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen the quad bike either before or after the incident.

“In particular, if you have dash-cam footage that may help with our investigation then please get in touch.

“If you can help please contact us on 101, quoting incident 0428 of Thursday, 6 May, 2021.”