Witness appeal after a motorcyclist dies in a collision in Newcastle
A car was travelling in the wrong direction in High Heaton yesterday
Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a motorcyclist sadly died following a collision in High Heaton.
At about 2.50pm yesterday (Sunday) we received a report of a collision between a car and a motorcycle on Cragside.
A Yamaha motorbike was travelling west along the road when, for reasons to be established, it has been in collision with a blue Vauxhall Astra that was travelling in the opposite direction.
The 28-year-old male rider of the motorcycle was taken to hospital, but despite the efforts of medical staff, sadly died from his injuries. His family have been notified and are being offered support by specially-trained family liaison officers.
Sergeant Craig Bartle, of Northumbria Police, said:
“This is an absolutely tragic outcome and our thoughts are with the man’s family at this time. We’ll continue to offer them any support we can.
“We are keen to get them the answers they deserve – so I am today appealing for anybody who was travelling in that area yesterday afternoon, who either saw the collision or thinks they have information that can assist, to come forward.
“Please check any dashcam footage and let us know if you can support our investigation.
“We are continuing to carry out a range of enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the collision, and would like to thank everyone for their support.”
The driver of the car remained at the scene and is helping officers with the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of our website or by calling 101 quoting log NP-20220807-0604.
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