Motorcyclist dies after crash with car on A5 in Staffordshire
Police are appealing for witnesses after a crash in Staffordshire left a young motorcyclist dead.
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The motorcyclist, a man in his 20s, died following a collision between his Suzuki motorcycle and a BMW X5 on the A5 Watling Street on Saturday (March 29).
Emergency services responded to the incident near Norton Canes at around 12.40pm.
The West Midlands Ambulance Service and the Midlands Air Ambulance were in attendance along with Staffordshire Police officers.
Despite the best efforts of the paramedics, nothing could be done to save the motorcyclist and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Specialist officers are supporting his family.
A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: "An investigation is under way by officers from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) and anyone with information is asked to get in touch.
"Any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage are asked to call 101 quoting incident number 347 of March 29, or email ciu@staffordshire.police.uk
"Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
