Motorcyclist dies following crash with lorry near Lichfield
A motorcyclist has died following a crash with a lorry near Lichfield.
The 24-year-old man from Tamworth was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash after suffering serious injuries and going into cardiac arrest.
West Midlands Ambulance Service received a call to the A513, between Croxall and Elford at around 8.45am this morning.
Jamie Arrowsmith, a West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman, said: "Crews arrived to find a motorcycle and lorry that had been in a collision.
"The man riding the motorcycle had suffered serious injuries and was in cardiac arrest.
"Advanced life support was carried out by medics, with the support of an off duty fireman and retired police officer, but unfortunately despite their best efforts, sadly nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
"The driver of the lorry, a man, was assessed and discharged at scene."
The orad has now reopened following the crash.
