Kawasaki motorbike rider killed in Oxfordshire crash

The rider of the blue Kawasaki motorbike was involved in a collision on the Wantage Road north of Streatley between Goring and Wallingford.

Emergency services including police officers and paramedics were called at around 7.50am on Friday, April 24.

The motorcycle rider, a man in his 60s, died as a result of the crash. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers, Thames Valley Police said.

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The force has not said what the man hit in the collision. We have asked for further details.

Investigating officer police sergeant Rob Oliver-Clayson, of Thames Valley Police, has urged witnesses to come forward as part of their investigation.

He said: “Firstly, I would like to express my sincere condolences to the family of the man who sadly died in this collision.

“I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision, or the moments leading up to it, to please get in touch.

“If you saw anything, or have any information that may assist our investigation, please come forward. If you captured dash-cam footage, you can upload it to our dedicated online portal.

“You can contact us by calling 101 or making an online report, via our website, quoting reference number 43260199539.”