Man, 50's, dies after crash on Portland Beach Road
The motorcyclist died in the early hours of Saturday morning
A motorcyclist has died after a crash on Portland Beach Road.
Dorset Police received a report at 2.43am on Saturday (27 August) of a single-vehicle road traffic collision on Portland Beach Road involving a white Honda motorcycle.
The rider of the motorcycle – a man aged in his 50s from Nottinghamshire – was taken to hospital for treatment. Very sadly, he later died at hospital and his next of kin has been informed.
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Police Sergeant Lee Savage, of the traffic unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man at this difficult time.
“An investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances of the incident and I am appealing for anyone who saw what happened, or may have relevant dashcam footage, to please come forward.
“I am particularly keen to speak to anyone who drove through the location from Ferrybridge toward Portland between approximately 2am and 2.45am and may have important dashcam footage to help my investigation."
How to contact Dorset Police
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 27:76. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.