Motorcyclist killed in collision near Atherstone yesterday evening (5 July)
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We are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a fatal single vehicle road traffic collision near Atherstone yesterday.
Police responded to reports that a motorcyclist had come off his bike on the A5, Watling Street, near Atherstone at approximately 6.25pm.
The motorcyclist, a 37 year old man, was in a critical condition when officers arrived.
The rider received CPR and an ambulance was called. Sadly paramedics were unable to revive the man and he was pronounced dead shortly after their arrival.
The man’s next of kin have been informed.
If anyone saw the incident or has dash-cam or other video footage, please call 101 quoting incident reference 356 of 5 July 2021.