Appeal for witnesses as motorcyclist dies in crash

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died at the scene
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Police have appealed for witnesses after a motorcyclist died in a crash.
Thames Valley Police attended the scene on the A339 Basingstoke Road in Newtown near Newbury, Berkshire at about 12:00 BST on 24 September.
Officers said the collision involved a blue Piaggio motorbike and a white DAF flatbed lorry.
The rider of the motorcycle, a 70-year-old man from the Isle of Wight area, was declared dead at the scene and no arrests have been made.
Investigating officer Sgt Sarah Davies, of the Roads Policing Unit, said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the motorcyclist who has sadly died in this collision."
The force said anyone with information about the collision or dashcam footage should contact them.
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