Biker killed in Leeds lorry collision

The fatal incident involving the Yamaha YZF R6 08 and the lorry happened on the A162 near South Milford on Wednesday, North Yorkshire Police said.

The vehicles were both travelling southbound on the A162, towards the A1, at around 6.15am when the bike hit the nearside of the lorry and left the road.

The 46-year-old rider, from South Yorkshire, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

The road between the roundabouts for South Milford and Sherburn was closed for approximately four and a half hours.

Following the incident the 44-year-old lorry driver, from Tadcaster, was arrested.

Traffic Constable Roger Walker, of North Yorkshire Police’s Roads Policing Group, said: “At the time of the collision there was patchy fog in the area. Although it is too early to say if this was a factor in this collision, I urge people to take extra care on the roads and slow down when visibility and road conditions are poor.

“I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the manner of driving of either vehicle prior to the incident, or the road conditions at the time of the collision, to contact the police as I need to speak to them as a matter of urgency.”

If you can assist with this investigation please contact TC Roger Walker on 0845 60 60 24 7 quoting reference number 12110143328. Or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.