Investigation launched after fatal A50 crash
Both sides of the road were closed temporarily.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a collision on the A50 near Longton
It happened just before 7:30pm last night (Sunday) to the A50 eastbound carriageway .
Officers attended along with colleagues from West Midlands Ambulance Service.
Upon arrival, a black Lex Moto motorcycle was believed to have been involved in a collision with the roadside barrier.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the rider, a man in his 30s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially- trained officers.
To assist with the investigation, both sides of the A50 were closed temporarily, with traffic being diverted.
Officers from the Staffordshire and West Midlands Serious Collision Investigation Unit are now investigating the circumstances leading up to the collision.