Motorcyclist dies after crash in Sherburn in Elmet - as police issue statement
Police are appealing for witnesses to the fatal collision 🚨
A motorcyclist has died after a crash in a village near Leeds over the weekend.
The fatal collision happened on Sir John’s Lane in Sherburn in Elmet on Saturday (June 6) evening. It involved a silver Suzuki motorcycle and a blue Mazda.
Police have said that the rider of the motorbike was pronounced dead at the scene. An appeal for witnesses has been launched.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “We are appealing for information after a fatal collision in Sherburn in Elmet.
“It happened at 7.55pm on Saturday (June 6) on Sir John’s Lane and involved a silver Suzuki motorcycle and a blue Mazda vehicle.
“Sadly, the rider of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very difficult time.
“We are asking for anyone who witnessed the collision, has any relevant dashcam footage, or who may have seen either vehicle prior to the incident, to come forward.”
If you have any information that could assist our investigation, please contact police online in the first instance:
- Email: Serious Collision Investigation Unit at [email protected]
- Online: How to tell us about an existing case or report | North Yorkshire Police
- Live chat: Available via our website, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
If you are unable to use these options, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101. Please quote reference 12260104599 when providing information.