Man dies after crash on M62 sliproad
Biker killed in collision with van at Rishworth
Last updated 16th Jul 2022
An investigation is underway after a man died following a crash in the Rishworth area.
Police say they were called this morning to reports of a crash involving a motorbike and a van.
The motorcyclist, a 36-year-old man sadly died at the scene.
A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
A Police spokesperson said:
"Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in the Rishworth area earlier today.
"At 7.35am (Saturday) police received a report of a collision involving a motorbike and a van at the junction of the A672 and slip road of the M62 Eastbound at Junction 22.
"Emergency services attended and found the motorcyclist, a 36-year-old man, had suffered serious injuries.
"He sadly passed away at the scene.
"The driver of the van, a 31-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He remains in custody at this time.
"The collision involved a black Royal Enfield Himalayan motorbike and a white Mercedes Sprinter van.
"The Major Collision Enquiry Team is investigating the collision and is appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision, or who saw what happened immediately prior to it, to contact them on 101, or by using the LiveChat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website.
"Road closures remain in place while enquiries continue into the collision and motorists are advised to use alternative routes where possible."