Appeal after fatal collision near Weston-super-Mare

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage, after a fatal collision near Weston-super-Mare yesterday (Sunday 4 October).

Officers were called at around 2pm, to the A370 at Bleadon, after reports of a single-vehicle motorcycle collision.

The motorcycle left the carriageway and the rider died at the scene.

The family of the 53 year-old man have been informed. They will be offered the support of a specialist family liaison officer.

Road closures were in place, between the roundabout with Weston Hospital and the East Brent traffic light junction. The road re-opened at 9.25pm.

Police are keen to hear from anyone who may have been in the area and witnessed the collision, or have dashcam footage, and ask them to get in contact.

If you can help, complete the online appeals form or call 101 and give the call handler the following reference number: 5226284189.

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