North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a collision near Skelding, in the Ripon area, on Sunday morning.
The incident was reported by the ambulance service at around 10.25am on 10th August.
It happened on a minor road between Pateley Bridge and Kirby Malzeard, involving a black and yellow/gold Kawasaki motorcycle and a grey Kia Niro.
The road was closed for several hours to allow emergency services to work at the scene and reopened at around 3pm.
Police say the motorcycle was travelling towards Kirby Malzeard, while the Kia was heading in the opposite direction towards Pateley Bridge.
The motorcyclist, a 50-year-old man from Boroughbridge, was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.
The three occupants of the Kia were uninjured.
Officers are asking for anyone who saw either vehicle prior to the collision, witnessed the incident itself, or has dashcam footage to contact them.
Information can be provided by emailing mark.patterson@northyorkshire.police.uk or calling 101 and asking for Sergeant Mark Patterson or Traffic Constable Matt Carling.
Please quote reference 12250149449.

Finalists revealed for Knaresborough business awards
Harrogate woman to walk 200km in memory of dad lost to brain tumour
Study names Harrogate among fastest-growing locations in UK for Land Rovers
Big Harrogate Sleepout returns for third year to support local charities
Harrogate tech firm shortlisted for six national Tech Awards
Harrogate MP calls for new powers to close 'cowboy' vape vendors
Harrogate law firm donates vital cancer equipment in memory of colleague
Local Hero Awards 2026: Meet the finalists
Police appeal after man makes 'sexual gestures' in Ripon
Yorkshire voters would reject MPs who back 'holiday tax', major poll shows
Harrogate charity Horticap hits the road in new electric vehicle
Harrogate IT provider wins prestigious King's Award for Enterprise
Funding secured for new men's mental health programme in Harrogate district
Knaresborough Castle repairs finally set to get underway
Opening date delayed for new-look Furlong and Furrow
Boutique women's fashion brand opens new Harrogate store
Football stars visit Harrogate school to inspire next generation
New café opens on Cold Bath Road
Harrogate student to run length of Britain after losing father to brain cancer
Knaresborough Town Women win West Riding League Cup


