Motorcyclist dies after crash on Calderdale country road
A motorcyclist injured in a crash on a Calderdale road earlier today has died, police have now said.
The Halifax Courier reported earlier today how Saddleworth Road was closed in both directions after the accident on Saddleworth Road at the junction with Gate Head Lane, near Barkisland.
The crash involved a Fiat Ducato van and a Yamaha MT motorcycle and happened shortly before 10.20am.
Police have this evening announced that a 29-year-old man, who was riding the motorbike, suffered serious injures and died at the scene.
His immediate family have been informed.
A 24-year-old man has been interviewed and released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Officers from the Major Collision Enquiry Team are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed this collision or the events leading up to it.
"Motorists who were in the area who have dashcams are asked to check whether they have captured any relevant footage.
"Anyone with information can contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat or by calling 101, quoting log 620 of June 25.”