Appeal for witnesses following fatal collision in Newport

We are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal collision in Newport.

Police were called at 5.49am today (Thursday 19 December) to reports of a collision on the A3020 Horsebridge Hill, near the junction with Noke Common.

This involved a motorcyclist and a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a man in his 50s, was confirmed deceased at the scene.

He has not been formally identified at this time.

The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, has suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries and is being treated in hospital.

We would like to speak to anyone who witnessed this collision, and in particular anyone with relevant dash cam, doorbell, or CCTV footage.

If you have information, please call 101 quoting reference 44240550816.

You can also make a report online at https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/