Motorcyclist dies following collision on A528 near Ellesmere
A motorcyclist has died following a collision on the A528 involving a digger between Cockshutt and Ellesmere.
A motorcyclist has died following a collision on the A528 between Cockshutt and Ellesmere.
The collision involving a digger happened at 11.45am on Wednesday 26 April 2023.
The collision happened at around 11.45am on Wednesday 26 April involving a yellow Caterpillar Lift Truck and a white Triumph motorcycle.
The ride of the motorcycle, a 60-year-old man, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Ambulance crews arrived to discover the motorcyclist, a man, in a critical condition.
“Police colleagues were already performing CPR before ambulance staff began administering advanced life support.
“However, despite everyone’s best efforts, it sadly became apparent that nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”
Two ambulances, a paramedic officer, the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene.
Police appeal for witnesses
PC Richard Owen, Operations Policing unit said “First and foremost our thoughts are with the loved ones of the man who died. I would like to appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information or dash-cam footage which may help with the investigation to call me on 101 extension 770 2273 or by email:- richard.owen@westmercia.police.uk
