Arrest made after motorcyclist dies following collision in Minsterley
A man has died following a collision involving a motorbike and a tractor in Minsterley today, Friday 8 May.
The collision happened at the junction of Horsebridge Road and The Grove shortly before 1 pm.
A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
West Midlands Ambulance Service sent one ambulance, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival ambulance staff discovered one patient, a man who was the motorcyclist, in a critical condition.
“Ambulance staff delivered advanced life support to him at the scene. Sadly, despite their best efforts it became apparent nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.
“The driver of the tractor did not require treatment from ambulance staff.”
Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have dashcam footage from the moments leading up to the incident. Anyone with information is asked to email SCIUNorth@westmercia.police.uk quoting incident number 200_i of the 8 May.
