Motorcyclist in 50s dies in Matfen crash
A police spokesperson said the Range Rover had been travelling westbound on the B6318 Military Road when it turned at the junction and hit a motorcyclist travelling in a group, heading in the direction of Harlow Hill. Det Con Greg Huntley said the force was seeking witnesses and was keen to hear from anyone who may have recorded dashcam footage or CCTV of the crash.
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