Biker in 20s dies after three-vehicle crash in Newcastle-under-Lyme

A biker has died after a crash between two motorbikes and a car in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Emergency services, including the air ambulance, were called out to the crash at around 7pm on Friday (9 May) and the man, in his 20s, was transferred to the Royal Stoke but died this morning in hospital.
Staffordshire Police says the crash involved a blue Kia Niro car and two motorbikes, a red BMW and a silver Triumph, at the junction of Coombsdale and Kennel Lane in Hill Chorlton.
Officers are now appealing for dashcam footage and information from anyone travelling in the area who could assist with the investigation.
A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses after a man sadly died following a collision in Hill Chorlton, Newcastle-under-Lyme.
"We were called at 7pm on Friday (9 May) to reports of a collision involving a blue Kia Niro car and two motorbikes, a red BMW and a silver Triumph, at the junction of Coombsdale and Kennel Lane.
"The rider of the Triumph, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital with multiple injuries.
"Sadly, he died in hospital this morning (Tuesday 13 May). Specialist officers are supporting his family at this difficult time.
"We are keen to speak to anyone who was travelling in the area with any information or dashcam footage which could help collision investigators."
Those with information or dashcam footage are urged to call Staffordshire Police on 101, quoting incident 684 of 9 May, or message using the live chat on the website.
You can also get in touch with collision investigators directly by emailing [email protected]
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