Officers from Cheshire Police have arrested a van driver after a biker died in a crash in South Cheshire yesterday.

Emergency services were alerted to the crash between a white Vauxhall van and a black Moto Morini Corsaro motorcycle on Whitchurch Road, near Audlem, close to the junction with Rookery Lane at 8:17am on Wednesday (6 August).

A 42-year-old man, the biker, was pronounced dead at the scene after the crash and his next of kin are being supported by specialist officers from Cheshire Police.

A 40-year-old man, who was driving the van, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has since been released on bail.

Sergeant Andy Dennison said: "This is a tragic incident and we'd like to appeal for anyone who witnessed what happened and has not already spoken to police to get in touch with us.

"The same goes for anyone who was travelling in the area at the time who may have captured any relevant dashcam footage.

"You can contact Cheshire Police via cheshire.police.uk/tell-us or call 101, quoting IML-2148749.

"Our thoughts remain with the motorcyclist's family and friends at this sad time."

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