Biker dies after colliding with car in Chase Terrace
A biker has died in a crash with a car in Chase Terrace.
The tragedy happened on Cannock Road, and the victim died in hospital last night.
The crash involved a motorcycle and a Vauxhall car near to the junction of Cobbett Road.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said it was called just before 5.50pm yesterday.
The accident is believed to have happened near the Norton roundabout, close to the Skoda garage.
The rider of the motorcycle, a 31-year-old man from Cannock was taken to hospital, where he died a short while later.
Ambulance spokesman Murray MacGregor said: "The patient's injuries did not initially look too serious. He was complaining of back and chest pain.
"The crew have arrived on the scene and based on assessment the patient was going to be taken to the major trauma centre at Queen Elizabeth hospital in Birmingham.
"But due to his rapidly deteriorating condition, he was taken to the emergency unit at Walsall Manor.
"His condition deteriorated further and unfortunately he passed away last night in hospital."
Specialist officers are supporting the rider's family. Formal identification has yet to take place.
The road was closed for around four hours.
Anyone who witnesses the crash is asked to call Staffordshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 644 of 15 February.
