Police appeal following death of motorcyclist in Staffordshire
Staffordshire Police force is appealing for information after a motorcyclist died in a collision.
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Emergency services were called to the scene of Blithfield Causeway, near Abbots Bromley, following reports of a collision shortly before 2pm on Sunday, December 1.
On arrival, emergency services found a white BMW that had been in a collision with a scooter-style motorcycle.
Sadly, a man in his 50s, the rider of the motorcycle, was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene.
The man's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
The driver of the white BMW remained at the scene and is assisting officers with their enquiries.
An investigation into the incident is now ongoing, with police asking for anyone with information to contact them directly.
A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: " We are appealing for information after a motorcyclist died after being involved in a collision with a car recently.
"A white BMW was found involved in a collision with a scooter-style motorbike. Sadly, a man in his 50s, the rider of the motorbike, was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene.
"The driver of the BMW remained at the scene and is assisting officers with their inquiries.
"The road was closed in both directions as emergency services attended the incident and has since reopened."
Anyone with information can contact the Staffordshire Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit via their email at ciu@staffordshire.police.uk, quoting incident number 297 of 1 December.
