Biker, 25, killed in Highbridge after crashing into telegraph pole

A young motorcyclist has died following a crash with a telegraph police during the festive period in Somerset. The incident happened during the early hours of December 28 on Mark Road in Highbridge[1]. Avon and Somerset Police[2] said officers were called to the scene at around 2am after receiving reports of a motorbike colliding into a telegraph pole.

The force said 25-year-old Harry Webber was rushed to hospital for treatment. However, a police spokesperson confirmed Harry died on New Year's Eve. His family are being supported by specially trained officers.

An appeal for witnesses has been issued by police as investigations into the fatal crash continue. Officers are keen to hear from anyone who saw the incident, including two drivers spotted in the area on CCTV. "We are appealing for witnesses after a man sadly died following a collision in Highbridge," a police spokesperson said. "Police were called to Mark Road on Thursday, December 28 at around 2am following a report of a collision involving a motorcycle and a telegraph pole.

"A 25-year-old man, named as Harry Webber, was taken to hospital with significant injuries, where he later sadly succumbed to his injuries and died on Sunday (December 31). Our thoughts are with Harry's family during this incredibly difficult time and they are being offered support by a specially-trained family liaison officer. "We are appealing for witnesses who may have been in the area between 2-2.15am.

We are especially keen to hear from two drivers who were spotted in the area on CCTV.

"If you know anything, were in the area at the time or saw a black Yamaha motorcycle at this time, please contact us.

If you can help, please call 101[5] and give the call handler the reference number 5223315834, or complete our online appeals form[6]."

References

1. ^ Highbridge (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
2. ^ Avon and Somerset Police (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
3. ^ Man killed as tree falls on car during Storm Henk (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
4. ^ Teenager who died in crash near Nailsea named as police renew appeal (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
5. ^ 101 (tel)
6. ^ online appeals form (www.avonandsomerset.police.uk)