Motorcyclist killed in Wolverhampton collision

The driver of the car involved is helping with police enquiries.

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 1st Jul 2023
Last updated 1st Jul 2023

Police are investigating after a motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a car in Wolverhampton.

Officers were called to Ettingshall Road at the junction with Coningsby Drive just before 11.30pm yesterday (30 June).

Sadly, the motorcyclist, in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the Renault involved at the collision remained at the scene and is helping with the investigation.

West Midlands Police said: "Road safety is a key issue for WMP; we know that by working together with local communities and partners we can make significant progress in creating safer roads.

"We are actively patrolling key areas to enforce speed limits and protect our communities from the dangers of excessive speed and other road harm issues.

"As the summer season approaches, we are intensifying our efforts and conducting more operations across the region."

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