Police appeal for witnesses after motorcyclist dies in traffic collision near Kempston

It happened at 5.23pm on the old A421, 50 metres south west of its junction with the road to Wood End. The incident involved a black Suzuki GSXR 1000, which was travelling south west, and a white Daf lorry, which was travelling in the other direction.

The rider, a man in his 30s from London, was pronounced dead at the scene and the lorry driver was taken to hospital as a precaution.

PC David Clarke, investigating, is keen to speak to anyone who saw the collision or saw the rider travelling earlier in the evening.

A full investigation is underway and anyone with information is asked to contact PC Clarke on 101 quoting CIU reference 16-250, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.