Tragedy as rider smashes into wall
A 20-year-old man was killed after his motorcycle smashed into a wall in Willenhall.
The man died after losing control of his scrambler motorbike on Mill Lane at around 5.30 last night.
It is believed he died from serious head injuries.
Police closed off the road between Watkins Road and Lucknow Road until 10pm as they carried out investigations.
Today floral tributes were being placed at the scene.
Shocked neighbour Kim Hill, aged 50, said: "I heard the impact of the crash and saw a man lying on the pavement next to a scrambler bike. He looked in a really bad way and I don't think he has been wearing a helmet.
"It was a bi g shock and it is just such a tragedy but it is a fast road," she added.
Claire Thomas, from West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "Crews arrived to find a man off a motorcycle. The man suffered serious injuries in the crash.
"Unfortunately despite the best efforts of ambulance crews nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene."