A policeman is in serious condition in hospital following an accident with a motorcyclist at Watchwell district, St Elizabeth, Tuesday night.

Reports are that about 9:40 p.m., two policemen were on the Watchwell main road in St Elizabeth doing spot checks when they stopped a motorcyclist and searched him.

They were about to enter the service vehicle which had blue flashing lights when one was hit by another motorcyclist coming from the Black River direction. The policeman was taken to the Black River Hospital and immediately transported by air to the Kingston Public Hospital.

The motorcyclist, Reagan Wellington, 21, construction worker of Williamsfield district in the parish, received injuries and is in serious but stable condition in hospital. His pillion rider of the same district was treated and sent home.