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Skeffington man dies after collision on the B6047 in Lowesby

Posted on 28/03/11

police,constabulary,leicestershire policeSkeffington man dies after collision on the B6047 in Lowesby

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist died following a collision on the B6047 in Lowesby, Leicestershire.

The collision occurred at about 9.19am on Friday March 25 on the B6047, Melton Road, about 200 metres south of the Lowesby Lane junction and involved a black Harley Davidson motorcycle, a black Toyota Yaris T-Spirit and a blue Ford Transit van.

The motorcycle rider, Mr Stephen Matthews (54) of Skeffington, received fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The female driver of the Toyota Yaris received minor injuries and discharged after treatment at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. The driver of the Ford Transit van was not injured.

Detective Constable Robert Lapworth of the Forces serious collision investigation unit is investigating the incident, he said: The van and the motorcycle were travelling along the B6047 towards Melton and the Toyota was travelling the opposite direction when the collision occurred.

I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision and has not yet spoken to the police or anyone who saw any of the vehicles beforehand to contact us.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC 1852 Robert Lapworth on Leicester (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officers identification number 1852. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.

* Please note, some mobile phone service providers may charge for this call.

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