Motorcyclist dies following A38 crash

A motorcyclist has died following a collision on the A38 at Tiverton this morning (Monday 27 July).

Emergency services were called at 8.30am following the collision between the Honda CBR 125 motorcycle and a fuel tanker near Burlescombe. A third vehicle, a white Citroen C2, was also involved in the collision.

The motorcyclist, a man 23 year old man from the Tiverton area, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Next of kin have been informed.

The road has remained closed while Force Serious Collisions Investigation Unit are conducting an enquiry into the circumstances of the collision.

Police are keen for witnesses to the incident to get in touch, or anyone who may have seen any of the vehicles travelling on the road prior to the collision.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or email 101@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk quoting log number 121 of 27 July 2015.