Police appeal after motorcyclist killed on danger road

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a motorcyclist died in a road traffic collision in Gisburn Road, Blacko yesterday (Monday).

By The Newsroom

Published 24th Apr 2012, 08:46 BST

The collision took place around 4-35 p.m. when a Ford Transit travelling towards Gisburn collided with a motorcycle travelling in the opposite direction, close to Tower Farm.

The 47-year-old motorcyclist, from Nelson, was airlifted to the Royal Preston Hospital where he died as a result of his injuries.

The road was closed for more than three hours to allow an investigation to take place.

Sgt Steve Wignall from the Force Road Policing Unit said: “I would appeal to anybody that witnessed the collision to come forward and contact Lancashire Police on 101.”

People with information can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or on-line at Crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.