Appeal for witnesses after fatal collision in Axminster
Police investigating a fatal road traffic collision on the A358 outside Axminster on Wednesday 28 June are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Officers were called to reports of a collision involving a Range Rover and a motorcycle on A358 Chard Road, Axminster, at the junction with South Common Road, at around 8.44am.
The rider of the motorcycle, a 31-year-old man from the Axminster area, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
The driver of the car was uninjured, and his front seat female passenger sustained slight injuries.
Police closed the road to conduct an examination of the scene. It was reopened at around 4.30pm.
Officers would like to thank the members of public for their patience and consideration while this investigation took place.
If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, and have not already provided your details, please contact police via our website here or by calling 101 quoting log 214 of 28/6/23.
