A woman in her forties was flown to hospital following a collision between a motorcycle and a car on Old Wells Road, near Leigh-on-Mendip, police have confirmed. The incident was reported at about 2pm on Sunday 19 July.
What happened
Avon and Somerset Police say the crash involved a white motorcycle and a grey car. The rider of the motorcycle — a woman in her 40s — sustained injuries considered serious enough to require evacuation by air ambulance. The occupants of the car were spoken to at the scene and did not need hospital treatment.
- Location: Old Wells Road, near Leigh-on-Mendip
- Time reported: c. 2pm on Sunday 19 July
- Vehicles involved: white motorcycle; grey car
- Casualties: motorcyclist (female, 40s) airlifted to hospital; car occupants uninjured
Police appeal and next steps
Officers are continuing enquiries at the scene and have asked anyone who witnessed the collision, or who has dashcam or other footage, to come forward. No arrests have been made and the motorcyclist's next of kin have been informed.
"We're still carrying out our investigations at the scene."
Those with information are asked to contact Avon and Somerset Police via 101, quoting reference 5226201483. Providing video or dashcam clips can be particularly helpful to investigators seeking to establish what happened in the moments leading up to the collision.
Local context
Leigh-on-Mendip lies on a network of rural A- and B-roads frequented by commuters, farm traffic and leisure riders. Collisions on these routes can have wide local consequences: they often cause long delays while emergency services work, and they prompt renewed calls from road safety campaigners and parish councils for action to reduce speeds and improve signage.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 19 July 2026 |
| Time | Reported at c. 2pm |
| Location | Old Wells Road, near Leigh-on-Mendip |
| Injuries | Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital; car occupants uninjured |
For residents who regularly use the Mendip roads, the police appeal is an important reminder to check any dashcams or doorbell cameras that might have recorded relevant footage. Even short clips can help piece together events and support the emergency services' work.
InfoRadar will update this report if police release further details about the motorcyclist's condition or the progress of their enquiries.
