Motorcyclist dies in traffic collision in Axminster
By Philip Evans
29th Jun 2023 | Local News
Police investigating a fatal road traffic collision on the A358 outside Axminster yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Police officers were called to reports of a collision involving a Range Rover and a motorcycle on the A358 Chard Road, Axminster, at the junction with South Common Road, at 8.44am.
The rider of the motorcycle, a 31-year-old man from the Axminster area, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of king have been informed.
The driver of the car was uninjured, and his front seat passenger sustained light injuries.
Police closed the road to conduct an examination of the scene. It was reopened at around 4.30pm.
Officers would like to thank the members of the public for their patience and consideration while the investigation took place.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, and have not yet provided their details, are asked to contact the police via the website devon-cornwall.police.uk or by calling 101 quoting log 214 of 28-6-23.
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