Motorcyclist dies in crash in Bideford

Two vehicles were involved, a Silver and Blue Yamaha R1 Motorcycle and a Red BMW iX

Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 21st Mar 2022

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash in Bideford.

It happened at 12.10pm on Sunday 20 March on the A39, at the junction with the B3248 near Clovelly.

Two vehicles were involved: a Silver and Blue Yamaha R1 Motorcycle and a Red BMW iX.

The motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver and passenger in the BMW were uninjured and treated for shock.

Local officers as well as Officers from the Alliance Roads Policing Team attended the scene. Once a forensic investigation had been conducted the road was re-opened.

Any persons who witnessed the collision or has information regarding it - in particular any Dashcam footage - are asked to contact Devon and Cornwall Police on Tel: 101 quoting log number 0386 20th March 2022.

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