Motorcyclist dies in Telford collision
A motorcyclist has died following a collision in south Telford on Monday afternoon.
Emergency services were called to the collision on the A442 Brockton Way at around 1.40pm. The collision happened on the northbound slip road with the A4169.
The rider, a 30-year-old man, died at the scene after his motorbike collided with a barrier.
A West Midlands Ambulance spokeswoman said: “We sent the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford with a BASICS doctor onboard, a land ambulance and paramedic officer to the scene.
“Upon arrival, crews found one man, who was the motorcyclist, in a critical condition. Unfortunately, it quickly became clear nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”
Due to the proximity of a police vehicle at the time of the collision, the incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), as is standard procedure.
Chief Superintendent Tom Harding said: “Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends at this difficult time.
“An investigation is underway to establish the circumstances of the collision. Due to the proximity of a police vehicle at the time of the collision the matter has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.”
Emergency Services including West Midlands Ambulance Service, West Mercia Police and the Midlands Air Ambulance attended the collision.
