A 53-year-old motorcyclist has died following a crash on the A370 at Bleadon, near Weston-super-Mare. Avon and Somerset Police received a call at approximately 2pm on Sunday, October 4, reporting a single-vehicle motorcycle collision. The motorcycle left the carriageway, and the rider was pronounced dead at the scene.
The man’s family have been informed and are receiving support from a specialist family liaison officer. Road closures were implemented between the roundabout near Weston Hospital and the East Brent traffic light junction, with the road reopening at 9.25pm the same evening.
Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage of the incident to come forward. Those who can assist are asked to complete an online appeals form or ring 101, quoting reference number 5226284189.