POLICE are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious collision in Bishopsteignton.

Officers were called at approximately 1.30pm to Newton Road on Monday, May 18, to reports of a collision involving a red Volkswagen Tiguan and a white Yamaha XT660 motorcycle.

The motorcycle rider, a woman in her 50s, suffered serious injuries and was taken to Derriford Hospital, Plymouth.

The car driver was not injured.

The road was closed while an investigation was carried out at the scene.

Officers would like to thank the public for their patience.

A spokesperson for Devon & Cornwall Police said: ‘Anyone with any relevant information or dash-cam footage which may assist the investigation is asked to contact police via our website or by calling 101 quoting log 333 18/05/26’.