Ducati motorbiker arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving after collision left e-scooter rider dead
A Ducati motorbiker has been arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving after a crash with an e-scooter rider, which left her dead.
A woman in her 30s was killed in the collision in Corby, Northants on Saturday afternoon after her scooter was hit by the powerful grey vehicle.
Emergency services arrived on the scene shortly after the incident at around 4.45pm and arrested a man in his 50s when they got there.
A pathologist is to carry out a post mortem examination on the woman's body and an inquest will be opened and adjourned at a later date.
A spokesman for Northamptonshire Police said: 'The incident happened in Jubilee Avenue at about 4.45pm.
'Sadly, the rider of the e-scooter, a woman in her 30s, died at the scene.
'The rider of the Ducati, a man aged in his 50s, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been released on bail pending further inquiries.
'Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have CCTV or dash cam footage of the collision.'
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