Motorcyclist dies in collision with car

Image source, Northumbria Police

Image caption, Northumbria Police has appealed for witnesses

A motorcyclist has died following a crash on Tyneside.

Emergency services were called to Cragside in High Heaton on Sunday afternoon after the Yamaha was involved in a collision with a Vauxhall Astra travelling in the opposite direction.

The 28-year-old motorcyclist, whose name has not yet been released, was taken to hospital but died soon afterwards.

Northumbria Police has appealed for anyone who witnessed the crash at about 14:20 to get in touch.

Sgt Craig Bartle, of Northumbria Police, said: β€œThis is an absolutely tragic outcome and our thoughts are with the man’s family at this time.

β€œWe are keen to get them the answers they deserve – so I am today appealing for anybody who was travelling in that area yesterday afternoon, who either saw the collision or thinks they have information that can assist, to come forward.

β€œPlease check any dashcam footage and let us know if you can support our investigation."