Police release details of biker who died in M27 crash as tributes flood in

A motorbike rider who died in a “serious accident” on Friday morning that closed the M27 was from Gosport, it has now been revealed.

Police and paramedics rushed to the single-vehicle crash on the M27 between junctions 11 and 12 on the eastbound carriageway at 6.39am.

Traffic delays of up to 90 minutes were reported on the M27 with disruption to areas around the scene as diversions were put in place.

The force has now revealed the man who died at the scene was a 66-year-old man from Gosport. Police also confirmed the incident involved just one vehicle and that no arrests have been made. “Enquiries are ongoing but we can confirm one vehicle at this time. The man is 66 and from Gosport,” a spokesperson said.

The man’s name has not been released yet as tributes pour in for the local. Responding on The News’ Facebook page, people expressed their sympathy.

One person wrote: “As a fellow biker, my heartfelt condolences to the family of the biker.”

Another posted: “So very tragic. Condolences to all that knew and loved the rider.”

A third person said: “Horrible weather this morning. Misty wet fog makes roads slippery and visors steam up.”

Another reader simply said “heartbreaking”.

Police issued an appeal, urging witnesses to come forward with dash cam footage. A force spokesperson said: “Police were called at 6.39am to a report of a collision on the eastbound carriageway between junctions 11 and 12.

“This involved a white Triumph motorcycle and the motorcyclist, a man in his 60s, was sadly confirmed deceased at the scene. The carriageway has been closed eastbound between junctions 9 and 12 and is likely to be closed for several hours so please avoid the area at this time.

“The westbound carriageway remains open. As part of our ongoing investigation, we would like to speak to anyone who witnessed this collision and anyone with relevant dash cam footage.”

Recovery units were deployed alongside police units and ambulances. National Highways South East said: “The M27 eastbound in Hampshire is closed between J9 (Whiteley) and J12 (Portsmouth) due to a serious collision.

“At around 6.45am on Friday morning Hampshire Constabulary advised National Highways that traffic had been stopped eastbound due to a serious collision involving a motorcycle. Shortly after 8am, police advise they had amended the closure from J9 to J12.

“National Highways have dispatched units and are currently on scene assisting police. Traffic within the closure has now been released and the closure is expected to remain in place for several hrs while police carry out investigation work.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting reference 44260508127.

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