A motorcyclist is fighting for his life in hospital after a collision with a car.

Arthur Gordon Smith, 38, suffered serious injuries when his red and white customised Yamaha ZX 600 collided with a car turning into a private driveway in York, at 5pm on Sunday.

The silver Subaru had been turning off Beckfield Lane, near the junction with Melander Close, Acomb.

Mr Smith, a local man, was taken to York District Hospital and later transferred to Leeds General Infirmary. Police described his condition yesterday as critical.

The car driver was unhurt.

Witnesses are asked to contact the Central Road Policing Group on (01904) 631321.