A motorcyclist riding on a footpath with fake plates was airlifted to hospital after a crash in Norlane on Thursday.
Officers noticed a motorcycle with fake number plates driving along the footpath of Forster St, around 4.40pm.
“Police activated their lights and attempted to intercept the motorcycle,” Sergeant Megan Stefanec said.
The intersection of Bingara Ave and Yooringa Ave in Norlane where the collision occurred. Source: Google Maps
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“The motorcycle pulled away and officers slowed and turned off their lights.
“Moments later, the motorcyclist collided with a blue Mitsubishi Outlander station wagon on Yooringa Ave at the intersection of Bingara Ave.”
The driver of the car, a 34-year-old Norlane man and his passenger, a 21-year-old Norlane woman, stopped at the scene and were uninjured in the incident.
A spokeswoman for Ambulance Victoria said paramedics were called to the scene.
“A man, believed to be in his 50s, was airlifted to The Alfred in a serious but stable condition with lower body injuries,” the spokeswoman said.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision with oversight from Professional Standards Command.
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Anyone who witnessed the collision or the motorcycle prior to the collision, or with dashcam/CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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