Teenager biker badly hurt in smash

The 18-year-old rider suffered two broken ankles and was taken to Rotherham Hospital following the crash on Rotherham Road near the junction of Kieran Close at about 5.10pm yesterday.

A blue Citroen C2, driven by a 30-year-old woman from Anston, was waiting at the junction of Kieran Close, next to Murphy’s Depot, to turn right onto Rotherham Road.  

Police said a blue Yamaha YBR125 motorcycle ridden by the teenager, from Retford, was travelling along Rotherham Road towards Outgang Lane, behind a red Transit-style van.

It is believed the red van indicated to turn left onto Kieran Close, at which point it is believed that the Citroen pulled out onto Rotherham Road.

The Yamaha reportedly began to overtake the van, when it came into collision with the Citroen. The Citroen driver was not injured.  

Anyone with any information about the incident, or who may have seen the nature of driving of the vehicles prior to the incident, should contact South Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 811 of 8 May 2013. Alternatively, people can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.