A BIKER was in a critical condition after a crash in Taunton on Sunday morning (December 1).

Emergency services were sent to the scene, on the A38 Bridgwater Road close to the junction with the A358 Toneway, at around 6.45am.

“The rider has gone to hospital by ambulance with injuries currently described as critical,” an Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said. “Officers have contacted their next of kin.

“The driver of the car, a Skoda Fabia, was uninjured.”

Bridgwater Road was closed between Laxton Road and the Toneway for much of the morning.

Police are keen to hear from anyone who has dashcam, CCTV or other footage which could help the investigation, on 101, reference 195 of December 1.