Motorcyclist in 20's dies in crash on A303

The man was pronounced dead at the scene near Horton, Somerset

Motorcyclist in his 20s has died after a crash on a major road.
Author: Emma SmithPublished 3rd Jun 2024

A motorcyclist in his 20s has died after a crash on a major road.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene on the A303 near Horton, Somerset, by emergency services at approximately 7pm on Saturday.

The other driver involved, travelling in a silver Ford Fiesta, remained at the scene and helped police with their enquiries.

The road was closed by police for several hours to allow investigation work to be carried out.

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said the busy route had been reopened overnight, adding: "We are grateful for road users’ patience and understanding while emergency crews responded."

The spokesperson said the motorcyclist's family had been notified and would be given support by a specially-trained officer.

Inquiries into the incident are ongoing, with police urging any witnesses or drivers who may have dashcam footage showing the vehicles prior to the crash to come forward.

Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app.