Motorcyclist dies after collision with car near Keighley

It happened in Oxenhope around 7.55pm yesterday.

Author: Harry LongPublished 8th Sep 2021
Last updated 8th Sep 2021

A 38 year-old man from Keighley has died after a crash in Oxenhope.

It happened around 7.55pm yesterday on Hebden Bridge Road - and involved a car and a motorbike.

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are asking for any witnesses to come forward.

In a statement, West Yorkshire Police said: "Emergency services were called at around 7.55pm yesterday (Tuesday, 7th September) to reports of a serious road traffic collision on the Hebden Bridge Road, Oxenhope.

"A Black and Green Kawasaki motorcycle was in collision with a white Volkswagen Polo close to the Waggon and Horses public house.

"The rider of the motorcycle, a 38 year-old male from the Keighley area sadly died at the scene.

"Anyone who witnessed the collision or either vehicle prior to the collision and has any dashcam footage or any further information is asked to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team via 101 quoting log number 1520 of 7th September 2021."