Motorcyclist dies in crash on A1068 Sheepwash Road, Ashington

The rider of a motorcycle collided with a wall and sustained fatal injuries in a one-vehicle incident on A1068 Sheepwash Road, near the junction with Bothel Bank, in Ashington.

It was reported that the red Honda motorcycle had been travelling northbound when – for reasons yet to be established by police – it collided with nearby street furniture on the road.

Emergency services attended but the male rider had suffered life-threatening injuries and sadly passed away.

The road was closed in both directions for a number of hours but has since fully reopened.

An investigation was launched by the Northumbria Force’s Motor Patrols team to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision – and officers have appealed to the public for information.

A number of witnesses have already been spoken to, but officers are now asking anyone else who is yet to come forward to get in touch with police. They are especially interested in hearing from anyone who may have dashcam footage.

A police spokesperson said: “This is a devastating incident which has sadly resulted in the death of a man.  Our thoughts go out to his family and loved ones while they try to process what has happened.

“This happened in a busy location during the daytime – and we would like to hear from any motorists or witnesses who might have seen what happened, or have any CCTV or dashcam footage.

“Your information no matter how small it might seem, could prove vital during our enquiries.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police using the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of their website, or call 101, quoting log number NP-20230512-0350.

References

1. ^{^} Ferryhill crash: Three hospitalised after lorry and car crash on A167 (thenorthernecho.co.uk)