Police are appealing for information after a collision in which a motorcyclist was killed.
The crash happened shortly before 2.30pm yesterday (Feb10) on the A272 Winchester Road, West Meon and involved a BMW motorcycle and a vehicle recovery truck.
The motorcyclist, a 33-year-old man from Gosport, died at the scene.
The truck driver, a 40-year-old man from Midhurst, was uninjured.
The road was closed between West Meon Hut and Privet for six hours while accident investigators examined the scene and awaited recovery for the vehicles. It was re-opened at 8:30pm.
Can you help?
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or saw either vehicle prior to it, to call PC Lisa Oliver of Fratton Roads Policing Unit on 101, quoting Operation Tamtam. Alternatively, contact the charity Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000. From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, please call 0845 045 45 45. To contact an officer please select the following link www.hampshire.police.uk/Internet/contact/message_officer.htm
