A MOTORCYCLIST sustained a dislocated shoulder, fractured ribs and fractured pelvis after trying to avoid a car driving on the wrong side of the road.
A 36-year-old man from Salisbury was riding a black and orange repsol Honda CBR 1000cc motorcycle along Crockford Road when he had to take evasive action to avoid a red car which was travelling on the wrong side of the road towards Grimstead Road.
As a result the motorcyclist came off his bike and sustained a dislocated shoulder, fractured ribs and fractured pelvis. He was taken to Salisbury District Hospital by ambulance for further treatment.
Police are today appealing for witnesses following the incident in which a driver failed to stop at the scene.
The incident happened at approximately 8.30pm on August 18.
The vehicle involved is described as a red estate car, possibly a Mercedes.
Anyone who witnessed the incident should call PC Steve Porter on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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