A MOTORCYCLIST, aged 40, is fighting for his life in hospital following a smash in Warrington.

The driver, who comes from Bolton, suffered serious injuries after being thrown from his Thundercat motorbike, near Burtonwood, after a crash with a grey Toyota Corolla near junction eight of the M62.

He was taken to Macclesfield Hospital where his condition is described as critical.

The crash happened at 8.30pm last Wednesday.

A 31-year-old Toyota driver who also comes from Bolton, was uninjured.

The road and access to Burtonwood services were closed for two hours. Anyone with information or witnesses to the incident should contact Sgt Yvonne Williams or PC Ian Stephson of Cheshire Police Special Investigation Unit on 01244 613928.