Appeal launched after motorcyclist killed in crash on busy West Midlands A-road
A man in his 30s was pronounced dead at the scene
Police have launched an appeal after a motorcyclist was killed in a crash on a busy A-road in the West Midlands.
Emergency services including two ambulances and an air ambulance were called to the A38 Kingsbury Road in Castle Vale at 7.36pm on Sunday (August 23) after the crash involving a BMW 1 Series and a motorbike.
The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Police say they have spoken to the driver of the BMW but are appealing for more information from the public.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “We're appealing for information after a motorcyclist died following a collision in Tyburn.
“We were called to Kingsbury Road, near Manby Road, Tyburn, at around 7.30pm yesterday (Sunday), following reports of a collision involving a motorbike and a car.
“A man in his 30s sustained serious injuries and was sadly confirmed dead at the scene. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this devastating time.
“It's understood the rider collided with a BMW 1 Series before coming off his bike. We have spoken to driver of the BMW, and we are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and saw the motorbike.
“We'd ask anybody with dashcam footage to contact us. You can do this via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, and quote log 3618 of 23 August. You can also email investigators at [email protected].”
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman added: “On arrival, crews found the motorcyclist, a man, in a critical condition.
“Ambulance staff immediately provided advanced life support but sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, he could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.”