A MOTORCYCLIST in her 50s has died after a crash near Chitterne.
A motorbike travelling along the B390 from Chitterne towards Shrewton collided with a van which was stationary on the side of the road at around 2.25pm yesterday (Saturday, September 17).
Police say the female motorcyclist fell from her bike and was in collision with a coach passing in the opposite direction.
A statement from Wiltshire Police said: "Sadly, the motorcyclist, a woman in her 50s, suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene.
"Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this time.
"We’re appealing to any motorists who witnessed the incident or might have dash cam footage to contact us now."
Anyone with information is asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit directly on 01225 694597 or email SCIT@wiltshire.police.uk, quoting log number 0190 of September 17.
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