Fairburn crash: Motorcyclist killed in fatal accident near Leeds
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward
A motorcyclist has died after a crash near Leeds.
It happened on Sunday (August 23) on the A1246, at the junction with Holyrood Lane - close to Fairburn and the A1(M).
Police were called at about 3.10pm to the accident, which involved a Honda CBR 1000 motorcycle.
The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
The A1246 was closed for several hours on Sunday afternoon as police investigated the crash.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “His family are being supported by specially trained officers, and have requested privacy at this difficult time.
“Officers want to hear from anyone who witnessed a Honda CBR 1000 motorcycle prior to the collision, or who may have relevant dashcam, CCTV or other footage from the area.
“Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police. Please email [email protected] - quoting reference 12260164723 - or call 101.”