Motorcyclist dies in crash with lorry on M6
A motorcyclist has died following a crash with a lorry on the M6.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the southbound carriageway between Junction 10 and Junction 9 just after 2.05pm on Monday.
One ambulance, a paramedic officer, a MERIT trauma doctor and two critical care paramedics were sent to the incident.
Crews found the 82-year-old motorcyclist in a critical condition and, despite the best efforts of medics, he died at the scene.
The lorry driver is not believed to have suffered any injuries.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “When crews arrived, they found a man, the motorcyclist, in a critical condition.
“Ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support but sadly, despite their best efforts, it became apparent that nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
“The lorry driver was uninjured in the incident.”
Police say the family of the motorcyclist has been informed and they are being supported by specialist officers.
The motorway was closed between junctions 10 and 9 southbound for several hours as police worked to gather forensic evidence from the scene and spoke with witnesses.
As of 7.30pm on Monday, the incident was cleared but delays remained of up to an hour on the approach to Junction 10.
Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes, from the serious collision investigation unit at West Midlands Police, said: "Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this distressing time and we're doing all we can to support them in their grief.
"We would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding around the closure of the M6 yesterday whilst we carried out vital examinations of the scene.
"Our enquiries are continuing to establish the exact circumstances and we'd ask anyone with dash cam, or who was a witness, and who we've not yet been in contact with, to get in touch."
To pass on information people can email the investigation team at FL_COLLISION_INVEST@westmidlands.police.uk, quoting log 2266 of December 19, or contact officers via live chat on the police force's website, or call 101.
