Biker dies after serious crash on main road in Newquay

The man's motorbike and a car collided on Pentire Road on Wednesday afternoon

Author: Emma HartPublished 30th Dec 2021
Last updated 30th Dec 2021

Police have confirmed a biker has died following a serious crash in Newquay.

The man's motorbike and a car collided on Pentire Road on Wednesday afternoon.

Emergency services rushed to the area but, tragically, the casualty was pronounced dead at the scene.

The collision happened just before 3.30pm, closing the road for several hours.

Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for witnesses, dashcam and any CCTV.

In a statement, the force said: "At approximately 3.30pm on Wednesday 29 December 2021, Police were advised of a road traffic collision which occurred on Pentire Road, Newquay.

"The collision involved a white Kawasaki ER6 motorcycle and a white Vauxhall Antara.

"As a result of the collision the male rider of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased at the scene.

"The road was closed for over six hours and we thank the public for their patience whilst the investigation took place at the scene.

"Officers from the Roads Policing Team and Serious Collisions Investigation Team attended the scene along with collision investigators.

"Police are appealing for any witnesses and anyone with dashcam or any form of CCTV within the area to contact police on 101 quoting log 539 29/12/21".

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