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South Yorkshire Police is asking for help identifying an off-road bike rider following a collision at the junction of Middlewood Road and Catch Bar Lane in Sheffield.
In an appeal published on 27 October 2026, the force said it was investigating reports of dangerous driving. It said the collision happened at about 8.35am on Sunday 11 October.
According to the police account, a blue Vauxhall Astra was turning from Middlewood Road onto Catch Bar Lane at traffic lights when a bike collided with the car. The force says the rider left before officers arrived.
The appeal describes an investigation, not an established finding about criminal responsibility. It does not state an injury outcome, explain the cause of the collision or announce a charge.
Police have published images with their appeal and refer to a video clip. Readers who believe they recognise the rider or can provide relevant information can use the official appeal page to contact the force, quoting incident number 199 of 27 October 2026.
That reference date is separate from the collision date. The account above reflects the 27 October appeal; no later case-specific update was located in checks on 29 October.