A male motorcyclist has died following fatal crash with a car in Willaston, with Cheshire Police appealing for witnesses.

At 6.37pm on Wednesday 3 September, emergency services were called to a collision involving a motorbike and a car on Crewe Road, close to Coppice Close.

The rider of the motorbike, a 22-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries but sadly died en route.

His family are being supported by specialist officers.

The rider of the motorbike, a 22-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries but sadly died en route (Cheshire Police).

Cheshire Police closed off a section of Crewe Road in both directions, allowing a North West Air Ambulance to land.

Sergeant, Amy Hollis, said: "I would urge anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam of the incident to contact us to help us with our investigation into the circumstances."

Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or via the website quoting IML 2169052.

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