Biker who died on A447 identified

Wednesday, 1 November 2017 at 20:52

A man from Coalville died on Sunday after a crash near Market Bosworth.

Police say a 47-year-old man from Coalville died in a crash near Market Bosworth.

Police were called at around 3.25pm on Sunday 29 October to a report of a collision on the A447 Hinckley Road near to the junction with Bosworth Road which involved a Black Yamaha YZF R1 200 motorbike and black Renault MPV.

The motorcyclist, David Rowley of Normanton le Heath, Coalville, 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.

If you have information in response to this appeal please contact us on 101. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Your personal details won't be taken, information isn't traced or recorded and you will not be required to go to court.

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