Man killed in crash near M5

A motorcyclist died after a crash near the M5 yesterday morning (Thursday, December 12). The collision, which also involved a Volkswagen Polo car, took place in Avonmouth shortly after 7am.

Emergency services rushed to Kings Weston Lane but the biker died at the scene. Although he has not yet been formally identified, he is believed to be a man aged in his 30s. Police said his next of kin have been informed.

The road was closed between its junctions with St Andrew’s Road and Merebank Road as investigation work took place. It reopened at around 1.30pm yesterday afternoon.

Investigating officers are now appealing to the public for information on the crash. They are urging witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

Avon and Somerset Police said: "If you witnessed the collision – or have any dashcam or CCTV footage of it – and have not yet spoken to an officer, please contact us. If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5224325502, or complete our online appeals form.

"You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form. No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers."