Appeal after biker in his 60s dies in crash near beauty spot

Police are appealing for information after a biker in his 60s died in a collision.

Staffordshire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a biker in his 60s died in a collision near a beauty spot.

Police were called at 9.45am on Sunday (26 April), to Leek Road in Blake Mere near to the Mermaid Inn, by West Midlands Ambulance Service after reports of a collision.

Officers attended along with crews from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

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Police are appealing for information after a biker in his 60s died in a collision. | Iconic

Sadly, a motorcyclist, a man in his 60s, was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene.

Staffordshire Police said the man’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers at this difficult time.

The force added: “We are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have relevant dashcam footage.

“Anyone with information should call us on 101 quoting incident number 217 of 26 April or email collision investigators directly at [email protected].”

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