Police appeal after man dies following a collision in North Tyneside
Northumbria Police has issued an appeal for information after a man died following a collision in the North Tyneside area earlier today (Wednesday).
Shortly before 10am, the force was alerted to a collision on the A19 southbound near Silverlink.
It was reported that a white Ducati Multistrada motorbike had collided with a black Ford Transit van at the start of the slip road to the Tyne Tunnel industrial estate while exiting the A19.
Emergency services attended. Sadly, the rider of the motorbike – a man aged in his 70s – died at the scene.
The man’s family have been informed and are being supported by officers. The driver of the van remained at the scene to assist officers in their enquiries.
A section of the A19 southbound remains closed.
The force’s Roads Policing Unit has launched an investigation and it is now appealing for witnesses to come forward to help officers better understand the moments leading up to the collision.
Sergeant Alex Partington, of Northumbria Police, said: “Firstly, our thoughts remain firmly with the family and loved ones of the man who has tragically lost his life.
“We’ll continue to offer them support at this incredibly sad time.
“As our investigation progresses, we’re looking to speak to any witnesses who were in the area at the time of the collision.
“We know this is an incredibly busy stretch of road, with many vehicles passing through.
“If you were in the area and have any information that might help with our investigation – in particular dashcam or CCTV footage – please get in touch.”
Anyone with information or dashcam footage of the moments surrounding the collision should send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media or get in touch by using the live chat or ‘report’ form function on the force’s website.
Those who cannot get in touch online should call 101. Please quote reference number: NP-20260311-0284.