The stretch of road known as the Devil's Elbow, outside Elwick Village
A 42-year-old man from County Durham has suffered head injuries after his Yamaha motorcycle left a section of road known as Devil’s Elbow near the A19.
The collision took place on Elwick Road, Elwick Village, near Hartlepool, at around 4.15pm on Thursday on a right hand bend as the motorcyclist was following his friend who was riding another motorbike.
Cleveland Police said the rider was taken to James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough and kept in for observation.
Anyone who saw the two riders before the incident is asked to call 101.
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