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Motorcyclist Killed In Shalfleet Crash Involving Tractor

A 51-year-old motorcyclist has died following a crash involving a tractor in Shalfleet.

Emergency services, including police and firefighters, were called to Yarmouth Road at 4.39pm yesterday (Thursday).

A  black Kawasaki motorcycle was involved in a collision with a tractor, Hampshire Constabulary said.

It happened on the road between its junction of Elm Lane and Pound Lane.

A motorcycle rider, a 51-year-old man from Shalfleet, died at the scene.

His family have been informed and are being supported by officers.

A spokesperson for police said:

"We would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision or may have seen the motorcycle in the time leading up to the incident.

"Perhaps you were in the area at the time of the incident and have dash-cam footage?

"Anyone with information should contact us by calling 101 or via our website at https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/ quoting 44220325268."

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