Motorcycle Collision on Whitchurch Road

A van driver has been arrested after a motorcyclist died in a collision near Audlem.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the horror smash which happened on the A525 Whitchurch Road at around 8.15am on August 6th.

It happened close to the junction with Rookery Lane and involved a white Vauxhall van and a black Moto Morini Corsaro motorcycle.

The 42-year-old motorcyclist died at the scene, despite frantic efforts by paramedics to save him.

Police say his next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

The driver of the van, a 40-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has been released on bail.

Sergeant Andy Dennison, of Cheshire Police, said: "This is a tragic incident and we'd like to appeal for anyone who witnessed what happened and has not already spoken to police to get in touch with us.

"The same goes for anyone who was travelling in the area at the time who may have captured any relevant dashcam footage.

"You can contact Cheshire Police via cheshire.police.uk/tell-us or call 101, quoting IML-2148749.

"Our thoughts remain with the motorcyclist's family and friends at this sad time."

Article by courtesy of Nantwich News