BREAKING: Motorcyclist in 30s dies in fatal single-vehicle collision
Police have provided an update following a serious crash on a road leading out of the city
A motorcyclist has died in a fatal collision on a busy road leading out of the city this morning.
Shortly before 7.30am (Saturday, May 2), the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary was informed by South Central Ambulance Service that a serious single-vehicle road traffic collision had taken place in Kettering Terrace, Portsmouth.
The vehicle involved in the crash was a Royal Enfield Continental motorbike. Despite the best efforts of the medical professionals and emergency services in attendance, the rider – a man in his 30s from Waterlooville - was pronounced dead at the scene.
His next of kin have been notified.
A spokesperson for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said: “We and our emergency service partners remain at the scene at this time. Closures are currently in place at Mile End Road, onto the M275, and up to junction 2 – Rudmore Roundabout. Princess Royal Way is also closed.
“Please avoid the area until further notice. We thank people for their patience and understanding while we continue to deal with this incident.”