Police hunt Mercedes driver after M27 motorcyclist killed
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 11:31 · Archive
A 66-year-old motorcyclist from Gosport died in a collision on the M27 eastbound between junctions 11 and 12.
A 66-year-old motorcyclist from Gosport riding a black and white Triumph was killed in a collision on the M27 eastbound between junctions 11 and 12 at around 6.39am on Friday. He was pronounced dead at the scene and his next of kin have been notified.
Hampshire Constabulary's Serious Collision Investigation Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash. Detectives believe debris recovered from the scene may have come from a Mercedes GLA and are appealing for anyone driving a Mercedes GLA with front-end damage in the area around the time of the collision to contact them.
Police are also seeking footage from white coaches that were travelling on both sides of the carriageway before the crash. Officers are asking anyone who witnessed the events leading up to or including the collision, or anyone with relevant dash cam footage, to call 101 quoting reference 44260508127.
How it is being reported
- Mercedes driver sought over fatal M27 crash debrisDebris collected from the motorway by police is believed to be from the front of a Mercedes GLA.BBC Hampshire · 19 Oct, 11:59
- Debris from Mercedes cleared from scene on M27 where Gosport biker died as police renew appealDetectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are continuing their investigationThe News, Portsmouth · 19 Oct, 11:28
- Detectives hunt for Mercedes with front-end damage after fatal M27 crashPolice have renewed their appeal for witnesses and dash cam footage following a fatal collision on the M27.Romsey Advertiser · 19 Oct, 11:00
- Police searching for Mercedes driver after M27 crash sees motorcyclist, 66, killedOfficers are searching for a Mercedes GLA with front-end damage after a 66-year-old motorcyclist from Gosport died in a collision on the M27.Southern Daily Echo · 19 Oct, 11:00
In this story: Gosport · M27 · Portsmouth · Fareham · Hampshire Constabulary
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