Fatal crash at Axminster triggers fresh police appeal
Devon & Cornwall Police are asking for dashcam footage after the death of a biker
Last updated 8th Jul 2022
Police have issued a fresh appeal for dashcam footage following a fatal crash at Axminster.
A man in his 40s died after his motorbike was involved in a collision with a van last week.
It happened on the A35 near Shute on the morning of Wednesday 29th June.
Two vehicles were caught in the collision, including the casualty's motorbike.
Now Devon & Cornwall Police are urging anyone who was driving on the route at the time to come forward with any footage.
A man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and the 29-year-old has been released under investigation.
A spokesperson said: "Police are appealing for dashcam footage following a fatal collision in Axminster.
"A man in his 40s died after the motorbike he was driving was involved in a collision on the A35 at Taunton Cross, near Shute, Axminster.
"Police were notified at around 10.43am on Wednesday 29th June to reports of a two-vehicle collision involving a white VW Transporter and a black BMW R1250 GS Adventure motorcycle.
"As a result of the collision, the rider of the BMW motorbike suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
"A full forensic investigation of the scene took place and officers are working to establish the cause of this collision.
"Officers are appealing to anyone with dashcam footage who was driving that route on Wednesday 29th June, and anytime proceeding that date to come forward.
"Anyone with dashcam footage is asked to contact police quoting Log 210 of 29th June 2022.
"A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been released under investigation".