Motorcyclist killed in Purfleet (From Thurrock Gazette)

Motorcyclist killed in Purfleet

1:00pm Monday 29th October 2012 in News

A MOTORCYCLIST was killed following a collision in Purfleet yesterday.

The accident happened at about 3.55pm at the A1306 Arterial Road, near the junction with Watts Crescent.
 

It involved a white motorcycle, a silver Transit van and a green HGV parked in a lay-by.
 

The motorcyclist, a man in his 40s from Rainham, died at the scene.

Police have arrested the driver of the Transit, a 53-year-old man from Purfleet, on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

He has been bailed until January 18, pending further enquiries.

Essex Police want to hear from anyone who witnessed the crash.
 

If you have any information, call the serious collision investigation unit on 101, or email collisionappeal@essex.pnn.police.uk.