Motor cyclist dies following collision with a Vauxhall Vectra in the Fens

A MOTOR cyclist has died in a crash in the Fens. Emergency services were called to Bridge Road, Sutton Bridge shortly after 7pm on Tuesday after a motor cycle had been in collision with a blue Vauxhall Vectra driven by a 41 yr old local man. The rider o

A MOTOR cyclist has died in a crash in the Fens.

Emergency services were called to Bridge Road, Sutton Bridge shortly after 7pm on Tuesday after a motor cycle had been in collision with a blue Vauxhall Vectra driven by a 41 yr old local man.

The rider of the motor cycle, a white and blue 750cc Suzuki was a 45 yr old local man who died at the scene.

Police are seeking witnesses to the incident itself or anyone who saw either of the vehicles before the collision occurred.

This brings to 32 the number of deaths as a result of road collisions on Lincolnshire's roads so far this calendar year compared with 26 at the same time last year and a full year total of 51 in 2008.

Anyone who can assist with the police enquiry is asked to contact the witness hotline on 01522 558855.