Peterborough man arrested on suspicion of causing death of biker by dangerous driving is bailed

A Peterborough man arrested following the death of a motorcyclist at Wansford has been bailed by police.

The collision, involving a black Ford Mustang Mach-E and the motorcycle, took place in Elton Road (B671) at about 7.15pm on Wednesday (October 28.)

Emergency services including the air ambulance attended the scene.

The man riding the motorcycle received serious injuries and died at the scene. He has not yet been named by police.

At 7.15pm on Wednesday, police were called to reports of a collision involving a black Ford Mustang Mach-E and a motorcycle on the B671 Elton Road near Wansfordplaceholder image
At 7.15pm on Wednesday, police were called to reports of a collision involving a black Ford Mustang Mach-E and a motorcycle on the B671 Elton Road near Wansford

A 27-year-old man from Peterborough who was driving the Ford received minor injuries.

He was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Now Cambridgeshire Police have confirmed that the man has been bailed until 28 January.

Police are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision, particularly the driver of another vehicle that is believed to have been travelling ahead of the Ford.

Anyone with information should contact police online, quoting Operation Barn or incident 527 of 28 October. Those without internet access should call 101.

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