Motorcyclist dies in collision on A629 near Keighley

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 19:03 · Archive

A 65-year-old motorcyclist died after his red Honda collided with a green Land Rover Defender on the A629 near Keighley on Monday.

A 65-year-old motorcyclist died on Monday after a collision on the A629 Keighley Road at Low Bradley, between Keighley and Skipton. He was riding a red Honda motorcycle when it collided with a green Land Rover Defender at around 12.30pm. Both vehicles were travelling south from Skipton towards Keighley.

Despite the efforts of other motorists and paramedics, the motorcyclist died at the scene. His family have been informed and are receiving support. The road remained closed until 8.40pm while police carried out enquiries and recovered both vehicles.

The 43-year-old female driver of the Land Rover was arrested in connection with the investigation and has been released while enquiries continue. North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the collision and the period before the incident. Anyone with information can email SCIU@northyorkshire.police.uk, call 101 and ask for the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 12260200739.

How it is being reported

• Motorcyclist, 65, dies following collision with Land Rover on A629A MOTORCYCLIST died yesterday (Monday) following a collision on the A629 Keighley Road at Low Bradley.Keighley News · 13 Oct, 18:10
• Motorcyclist dies in collision - despite efforts of motorists to save his lifeA MOTORCYCLIST died on Monday following a collision -despite efforts by other motorists to save his life.Telegraph & Argus · 13 Oct, 17:51

In this story: A629 Keighley Road · Low Bradley · Keighley · Skipton · North Yorkshire Police

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