Motorcyclist dies after crash near Oundle

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The collision occurred on Saturday

A 28-year-old motorcyclist has died after a collision with a car on the A427 between Oundle and Lower Benefield.

The incident took place at around 2pm on Saturday (February 20) when the rider's white Yamaha R125 motorcycle crashed with a red Mini Cooper. The motorcyclist died at the scene.

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Northamptonshire Police are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the bike or the car involved to come forward.

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A spokesman for Northants Police said: "Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision on the A427 between Oundle and Lower Benefield.

"The incident happened on Saturday, February 20, at about 2pm, when a white Yamaha R125 motorcycle travelling from Oundle towards Lower Benefield was in collision with a red Mini Cooper travelling in the opposite direction.

"As a result of the collision, the motorcycle rider – a 28-year-old man – sadly died at the scene."

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Police officers would like anyone with any information or dashcam footage just prior to the collision or of the incident itself, to contact them.

Anyone with information or who witnessed this incident is asked to call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615 quoting incident number 229 of 20/02/21.

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