Appeal over fatal crash on the A34 in Berkshire

A motorcyclist died on Sunday night

Author: Jonathan RichardsPublished 15th Jun 2021

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A34 near Chieveley.

At around 6.55pm on Sunday (13/6) a motorcyclist lost control on the A34 northbound, where the A34 crosses under the M4 at Chieveley.

The bike was a black Suzuki and the rider was wearing a black jacket, blue trousers, and a white helmet.

The rider a man his fifities from Aylesbury was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The man’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

No arrests have been made in connection with this incident.

Senior investigating officer, Sergeant Darren Brown of the Serious Collisions Investigations Unit based at Three Mile Cross, said:

“We are carrying out a thorough investigation following this incident and are investing how the motorcyclist came to lose control and come off their bike.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to please come forward in order to assist us in our investigation. Additionally we would ask anyone with a dash-cam who was travelling on the A34 at around 6.55pm near Chieveley, to please check their footage to see if it shows anything that may assist the investigation.

“Anyone with information should call 101 quoting reference 43210259006 or you can report using our website.”

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