Driver arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after motorcyclist dies in crash near Peterborough
The road remains closed
A driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a motorcyclist died following a crash near Peterborough yesterday evening (Wednesday, October 28).
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.
Emergency services including the air ambulance attended the scene.
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The man riding the motorcycle received serious injuries and sadly died at the scene.
A 27-year-old man from Peterborough who was driving the Ford received minor injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
He has since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in custody.
The road remains closed while investigations take place.
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.