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# Motorcyclist from Birmingham dies in Drayton Bassett crash
- URL: https://www.birminghameastside.co.uk/motorcyclist-from-birmingham-dies-in-drayton-bassett-crash/
- Published: 2017-07-19T14:58:07.000Z
- Updated: 2017-07-19T14:58:07.000Z
- Description: A motorcyclist from Birmingham has died in a crash near Tamworth.
- Author: Birmingham Eastside
- Tags: News, #Migrated-1786701253228, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-08-14 09:54

A motorcyclist from Birmingham has died in a crash near Tamworth.

The 25-year-old was riding a blue Suzuki GSX-R bike on theA4091 at the junction with Salts Lane in Drayton Bassett at 11am today (July 19th) when he was involved in a collision with a Citroen Relay van.

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "Sadly, despite the efforts of paramedics and members of the public, the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. Specialist officers are working with his family.

"The 47-year-old van driver was treated for minor injuries by ambulance staff at the scene.

"An investigation by Staffordshire Police's Collision Investigation Unit is underway."