PSNI issue appeal for help in locating motorcyclist involved in Derry collision

The PSNI in Derry are 'very concerned for the safety' of a motorcyclist involved in a road accident in the outskirts of the city on Sunday.

Police at Strand Road issued an appeal for information saying the man could not be located after the collision was reported in Eglinton.

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An image of the motorcyclist released by the PSNI. | jpimedia

"This evening [Sunday] at approximately 8.20 p.m. police and ambulance received reports of a single vehicle road traffic collision on the Tamnaherin Road in Eglinton close to the junction with the Edenreagh Road.

"The collision involved a blue and white Suzuki motorbike registration number R409COR, however despite extensive searches of the area the driver has not been located.

"We are very concerned for the safety of the driver involved in the collision and are appealing for help in identifying him so that we can confirm he is safe and does not require medical attention," a spokesperson said.

The PSNI in Derry issued photographs believed to be those of the motorcyclist taken a short time before the collision.

"If you know the driver or think you can identify the driver we would ask you to contact us or ask them to contact police confirming they are safe and well by phoning 101 and quoting Ccs 1753, 10/05/2020," the PSNI stated.

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