Motorcyclist dies after collision with car on Cannock roundabout
A 31-year-old man has died after a collision in Cannock involving a motorbike and a car on Sunday afternoon.
The fatal crash, involving a silver Volkswagen Up and a Yamaha motorbike, happened just after 12.30pm at the Orbital Islands on Eastern Way (A460), near the Orbital Retail Park.
Ambulance crews began administering trauma care to the motorcyclist from Tamworth, but he was soon confirmed as deceased.
Staffordshire Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage to get in touch.
A spokesperson for the police force said: "We went to the scene with colleagues from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, West Midlands Ambulance Service and the air ambulance.
"The rider of the motorbike, a 31-year-old man, from Tamworth, was treated by West Midlands and air ambulance paramedics but, despite their best efforts, sadly died.
"Specially-trained officers are continuing to support his family. The driver of the car stayed at the scene and has been helping us with our enquiries."
West Midlands Ambulance Service sent three ambulances, a paramedic officer, the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford to the scene.
A spokesperson for the ambulance service said: “On arrival, crews found the motorcyclist, a man, in a critical condition.
“Ambulance crews immediately began administering specialist trauma care, but sadly, despite their best efforts, it became apparent nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased.
“The car driver was uninjured in the incident.”
Staffordshire Police said: "Anyone who witnessed the collision or those with CCTV and dashcam footage from the area are asked to get in touch with us.
"Contact us by calling 101, quoting incident 366 of 29 October, or message us using Live Chat on our website – staffordshire.police.uk.
"You can also get in touch with collision investigators directly by emailing ciu@staffordshire.police.uk."
