Dozens of bikers injured on Hartlepool roads as campaigners urge motorists to look twice
Motorists are being urged to take a second look for motorbikes after new figures revealed the number of motorcyclists killed or seriously injured in the North East.
From 2021 to 2025, there were 1,506 biker collisions on the region’s roads.
In Hartlepool there were 25 incidents where motorcyclists sustained serious injuries, and 22 slight injuries.
Road Safety GB North East (RSGB NE) says in many cases, collisions were due to a failure to look, either by the biker or motorists.
The warning comes as more bikers are likely to be out on the region’s roads as the weather improves.
Peter Slater, Chair of RSGB NE, said: “Bikers are vulnerable. When they’re involved in road collisions, it can have devastating results.
“Don’t live with regrets – looking twice could save a life.”
Cleveland Police Matrix Sergeant Mark Kewley is urging drivers and riders to be vigilant, cautious and sensible, particularly on unfamiliar routes, and encouraged riders to wear the correct protective equipment.