Woman dies in crash involving motorbike and tractor near Ledbury
Emergency services were called to the A449 Ross Road shortly after 10:30 on Saturday morning (19/7)
A woman in her 50s has died after a crash involving a motorbike and a tractor near Ledbury.
Emergency services were called to the A449 Ross Road shortly after 10:30 on Saturday morning (19/7).
A 47-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving has since been released under investigation.
In a statement, officers said: "Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A449 Ross Road near Ledbury yesterday (19 July).
"The collision happened shortly after 10.30am and involved a motorbike and a tractor.
"The rider of the motorbike, a woman in her 50s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
"The motorcyclist was travelling on a Honda CBF 500 motorbike on the A449 from Ledbury towards Preston Cross Roundabout. The tractor driver was driving a John Deere tractor which was towing a trailer containing seed drill. He was leaving a farm waiting to turn right onto the A449 towards Preston Cross Roundabout.
"A 47-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and has been released under investigation as enquiries continue."
PC Danny Somner said “Our thoughts are with the woman’s loved ones, following yesterday’s tragic collision.
“We are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or who may have dashcam footage to support our investigation. Please contact me on 01905 973063 or email [email protected]."