Biker dies after A447 crash

Tuesday, 31 October 2017 at 21:42

Police have confirmed a motorcyclist died in Osbaston on Sunday.

A motorcyclist died after a crash near Market Bosworth on Sunday 29th October.

Police were called at around 3.25pm to a report of a collision on the A447 Hinckley Road at Osbaston near to the junction with Bosworth Road which involved a Black Yamaha YZF R1 200 motorbike and black Renault MPV.

The motorcyclist, a man in his forties, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Renault was treated for minor injuries at the scene.

Officers are appealing for anyone who may have seen the collision or saw either vehicle beforehand to please get in touch.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police in 101 quoting incident 548 of 29 October.

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