A MOTORCYLIST has been sent to an Oxford hospital after a serious crash in Prestwood.

At about 7pm on Monday (May 6), a blue Yamaha YZF motorcycle involving a rider and a passenger, was involved in a single-vehicle crash in Honor End Lane, Buckinghamshire.

The rider, a man in his 30s, sustained serious, potentially life changing injuries.

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They were taken to the John Radcliffe hospital, in Headley Way, Headington, where they remain at this time.

Police are now appealing for more information about the incident and the force is urging anyone who may have witnesses or who may have dashcam footage to come forward.

Those with information are asked to contact police, quoting the reference number 43240209445.