Biker hurt when electrics failed

A YOUNG man suffered serious injuries in motorbike accident.

The 18-year-old crashed the 125cc in Glynde Lane, Glynde, and suffered a dislocated hip, broken ribs and a bruised kidney.

The accident happened at around 9.30pm on Monday last week.

The rider told police the electrics on the bike failed.

This caused the lights to cut out and the rider hit an embankment.

No other vehicles were involved.