Police are investigating a motorcycle crash in Strathern yesterday morning that left a rider seriously injured.

Acting Inspector Mel Robertson, Southland Area Prevention Manager, said officers spotted a motorcyclist riding without a helmet on Pomona Street around 7.15am on 17 May and signalled him to stop.

"The motorcyclist initially complied, coming to a stop on the side of the road," Robertson said.

"However, when the police car pulled in behind it, he rode away at speed. He then appears to have lost control and crashed a short distance away."

Robertson confirmed the police officer had not pursued the motorcyclist, remaining parked where they had pulled over for the traffic stop.

The motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in the crash and was taken to hospital, where he remains in a stable condition.

Police are continuing their investigation into the incident.

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