Woman left with ‘potentially life-changing’ injuries following horror traffic collision in Thornton Heath

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A woman has been left with “potentially life-changing” injuries after a collision involving a car and a motorbike in Thornton Heath.

Police rushed to London Road at around 11.20pm on Tuesday following reports of a crash.

A 22-year-old woman, who had been riding the motorbike, was taken to hospital for treatment.

Her condition is not life-threatening but the injuries sustained could be potentially life-changing, the police said.

Kane Davies-Parkes, 27, from Croydon, was arrested on Friday in connection with the incident. He has since been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit urge any witnesses or those who might have dash cam footage to call them on 0208 285 1574 quoting CAD 7723/12Dec.

Alternatively call 101 or post @MetCC. To give information 100 per cent anonymously, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.