Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal collision near Lambourn yesterday.

At 4.52pm a grey Yamaha R1 motorcycle, which was travelling towards Lambourn, and a black Mitsubishi L200, travelling in the opposite direction, collided on the B4000, south of Lambourn.

The rider of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or who saw either vehicle prior to the collision should contact PC Gareth Miles, at Chieveley Roads Policing base, via the 24-hour Police Enquiry Centre number, 0845 8 505 505. If you don’t want to speak to police or lave your name, call the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.