A PENSIONER remains in a serious condition in hospital after coming off his motorbike.
Insp John Fryer said the 71-year-old man suffered a fractured neck and bleed on the brain following the incident which happened on the A682 near Newsholme at around 4pm on Friday.
After being found in a ditch by a passer-by the rider, who is from Blackpool, was airlifted to Royal Preston Hospital.
He is still receiving treatment for his injuries.
The man, who was riding a Triumph Thunderbird 885cc at the time of the incident, is thought to have misjudged a bend and come off his vehicle.
Any witnesses are asked to call police on 101.
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