By Biker killed following ‘head-on’ collision with lorry near Louth
A motorcyclist has sadly following the head-on collision with a lorry near Louth yesterday.
The A153 road between Louth and Horncastle closed following the crash between the motorcycle and lorry on a bend. The 46-year-old rider died at the scene. The impact caused fire and burning at the sight of the collision at 6.20 pm.
Emergency Services attended with fire crews putting out the fire that tore through neighbouring trees and a fence.
The road was closed from the A16 Louth bypass, but it is now open with two-way temporary traffic lights in place near the scene.
A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police said: “We were called to reports of a collision between a motorcycle and a lorry on the A153 Horncastle Road, near the Raithby Road junction, at 6.20 pm on July 18.
“We are saddened to announce that a 46-year-old man, the rider of the motorcycle, was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin has been informed. The ambulance service was called to the scene. The driver of the lorry is not thought to have any injuries.
“The road A153 between Scamblesby and the A16 at Louth was closed overnight. We are expecting the road to open early this afternoon but temporary traffic lights will be in place throughout the day and night as Highways carry out road repairs.
“We are appealing for anybody who may have dashcam or video footage around the area on Horncastle Road around the time of the incident, approx. 6 pm to 6.20 pm on July 18, to please come forward.”
Information can be given to force.control@lincs.police.uk including ‘Incident 388 of 18 July’ in the subject line. Or you can call 101, quoting ‘Incident 388 of 18 July’.
