A motorcyclist died after his bike crashed and hit a telegraph pole in Carterton, police said today.

At 6.45pm yesterday, three motorcyclists were travelling east along Burford Road towards the junction with Monham Way.

Just before the junction, one of the riders, on a black and orange Honda motorcycle, crashed off the road and collided with a wooden electricity pole.

The 30-year-old man died as a result of his injuries. No one else was injured.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to contact Sgt Pete Jell at Bicester Roads Policing Department on 08458 505505, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.