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Motorcyclist dies after a collision near Okehampton

Police are appealing for witnesses

Police are investigating a fatal road traffic collision on the B3215 near Okehampton and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Officers were called to reports of a collision involving a black motorcycle and a black Toyota Aygo on the B3215 near Sampford Courtenay, at around 4.40pm, on Sunday 3 September.

The rider of the motorbike, a 35-year-old man from the Okehampton area, suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to hospital where he was subsequently pronounced deceased.

His next of kin have been informed.

The road was reopened at around eight hours later.

Police are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was heading along the B3215 in the direction of Okehampton near The Countryman public house at the time of the collision.

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