A motorcyclist has died in a crash with a Volkswagen Transporter, police said today (Monday 2 June).
The 34-year-old, from Uckfield, was riding a red Triumph just outside Ely, in Cambridgeshire, when the crash happened at about 2pm on Friday (30 May).
Police arrested the VW driver, a 50-year-old man, from Southery, Norfolk. The village is about 12 miles north of Ely.
Cambridgeshire Constabulary said: “Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a motorcyclist died in a collision near Littleport.
“Officers and paramedics were called to Branch Bank, between Littleport and Queen Adelaide, at about 2pm on Friday (30 May).
“A cream Volkswagen Transporter van travelling southbound was involved in a collision with a red Triumph motorbike travelling in the opposite direction.
“The rider, a 34-year-old man, from Uckfield, died at the scene and his family are being supported by specially trained officers.
“A 50-year-old man, from Southery, Norfolk, has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs.”
Detective Sergeant Craig Wheeler said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who sadly died following the collision.
“I would like to speak to anyone who saw the collision and maybe wasn’t able to stay at the scene.
“Also, anyone who may have dashcam footage of either the motorbike or the van before the collision took place.”
Cambridgeshire Constabulary added: “Officers are urging anyone who witnessed the collision, saw any of the vehicles in the moments leading up to it or anyone who has relevant dashcam footage to please get in touch.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact police online, quoting Operation Laureate.”
