Appeal launched for information after motorcyclist dies in crash near Wolverhampton

The motorcyclist died at the scene after hitting a kerb.

An appeal has been launched to ask for any witnesses to a fatal motorcycle crash.

West Midlands Police have launched the appeal after a man in his 20s died following the crash, which saw a Yamaha bike hit a curb on Bilston Road in Wolverhampton on Friday night (July 31).

It has asked for anyone with any information or footage to get in touch.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “We’re appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist died following an incident on the Bilston Road in Wolverhampton.

The crash happened near the Red Lion pub on Friday night. Photo: Google Street Mapplaceholder image
The crash happened near the Red Lion pub on Friday night. Photo: Google Street Map | Google Street Map

“The man, who is in his 20s, was travelling on the Yamaha bike when it hit a kerb, near the Red Lion pub at around 10pm yesterday.

“Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene and his family are being supported by specialist officers.

“We would urge anyone who saw what happened, or who has dashcam, mobile phone or CCTV footage, to get in touch via 101 quoting log 5736 of 31 July.

“You can also e-mail our Serious Collision Investigation Unit at [email protected].”

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