Police appeal for witnesses following a fatal collision in Newcastle

A man has died following a road traffic collision in Newcastle.

At 7.45pm yesterday (Thursday), officers received a report that a red Honda motorbike travelling northbound on the Central Motorway had collided with the central barrier while close to the slip road for the B1318 at Gosforth.

The rider of the motorbike, a 46-year-old man, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene despite the best efforts of paramedics.

The man’s family have been informed and are currently being supported by specialist officers.

A section of the Central Motorway was closed following the collision but has since re-opened.

Sergeant Steven Chappell, of Northumbria Police’s Motor Patrols Department, said:

“This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the family of the man who has sadly lost his life.

“Family Liaison Officers are supporting his loved ones at what is an extremely difficult time for them.”

Sgt Chappell added:

“A full and thorough investigation is underway as we look to establish the circumstances of the collision.

“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time who may have witnessed what happened to contact us.

“We are particularly keen to hear from those who have dashcam footage of the moments leading up to the collision or anyone who may have seen the motorbike travelling along the Coast Road towards the Central Motorway.”

Anyone with information regarding the collision should use the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of the police website or call 101, quoting log number NP-20230817-1104.

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