Fatal road traffic collision on the A5 Watling Street, Weedon

Witnesses are being sought following a fatal road traffic collision on the A5 Watling Street in Weedon.

At about 3.15pm on Friday, March 25, a white Mercedes van was in collision with a red Honda motorcycle. As a result of the collision, the motorcyclist – a man in his 40s – was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have dash-cam footage of the actual collision or either vehicle prior to the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to email CollisionAppeals@northants.police.uk or call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615 or Northamptonshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 22000171416.

*A 46-year-old man from Dunstable was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been released under investigation, pending further enquiries.