Motorcyclist dies in Southampton crash, driver arrested

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 29 Oct, 04:15 · Archive

A man in his 30s died after a collision between a car and motorcycle on The Avenue in Southampton on Tuesday evening.

A motorcyclist in his 30s from Southampton died at the scene of a collision on The Avenue at the junction with Highfield Road on Tuesday, 27 October, at 6.41pm. The crash involved a black Citroen C4 and a blue Triumph motorcycle. A 24-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of drug driving and causing death by careless driving and remains in custody.

Ward councillors paid tribute following the incident. Paul Kenny, ward councillor for Bevois, said he was 'really saddened' to hear the news and extended his thoughts to the family of the person involved. He emphasised that 'road safety is a really important in Southampton' and that drivers need to pay due care and attention. John Savage, ward councillor for Portswood, described the incident as 'absolutely awful' and expressed sympathy to the family and friends of the victim, noting that The Avenue is a long straight road with a 30mph speed limit where drivers tend to accelerate.

Hampshire Police appealed for witnesses and anyone who saw either vehicle before the collision. Officers particularly sought relevant dashcam or CCTV footage. Anyone with information was asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 44260527331.

How it is being reported

• Tributes paid to Southampton motorcyclist killed in crash on The AvenueTributes have been paid after a motorcyclist in his 30s died in a crash involving a car on a major Southampton roadSouthern Daily Echo · 29 Oct, 03:30
• Bus driver faces no further action after woman dies in Southampton crashA Southampton bus driver previously arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving has been released with no further action following the death of a woman.Southern Daily Echo · 28 Oct, 16:09
• Drug-driving arrest after motorcyclist dies in crashThe crash, involving a Citroen C4 and a Triumph motorcycle, happened on The Avenue in Southampton.BBC Hampshire · 28 Oct, 10:10
• Southampton motorcyclist dies in The Avenue crash as driver arrestedA motorcyclist has died after a crash involving a car in Southampton, with a driver arrested on suspicion of drug driving.Southern Daily Echo · 28 Oct, 09:05

In this story: Southampton · The Avenue · Hampshire Police · Paul Kenny · John Savage

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