Motorcyclist dies on A303 near Charnage

Police are appealing for witnesses, after a road traffic collision involving four vehicles on the A303, near Charnage, yesterday morning (29/06).

At around 10.30am, a Citroen C5 was travelling east along the single carriageway section of the A303, when it collided with three motorcycles.

The rider of one of those motorcycles, a man in his 60s, was declared dead at the scene.

A second motorcyclist sustained life changing injuries and the third was uninjured.

A man in his 60s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving and drug driving. He remains in custody.

Any witnesses to the collision or anyone who may have dash cam are asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Team on 01225 694597 quoting Log number 112.

Alternatively, they can contact the team directly by emailing [email protected]

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