Motorcyclist dies in collision with truck near Nelson
A
motorcyclist died in a collision with a truck on SH6 between
Nelson and Rai Valley this afternoon. [Wednesday]
The
motorcycle was with a small group of riders heading north
towards Rai Valley when the collision occurred on the Rai
Valley side of Serpentine Straight.
The collision
happened on a bend shortly after 2pm.
The motorcycle
caught fire on impact and Police believe the male
motorcyclist was killed instantly.
The driver of the
truck, which was carrying LPG cylinders, was shaken but
unharmed. The LPG cylinders were not involved in the fire.
The deceased is not from the Nelson-Marlborough area and
no further details will be released until his next of kin
have been advised. Victim Support is assisting his
companions and the truck driver.
Police have spoken to
some witnesses but would still like to hear from anyone who
witnessed the accident.
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