Arrest after motorcyclist dies in road crash

A man in his late 30s, with short, ginger beard and thick-rimmed black glasses. He is wearing a collar and tie under a jacket.Image source, Family handout (via Humberside Police)
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Darren Stringer, 37, died from his injuries at the scene of the crash in Warter, East Yorkshire

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following a crash involving a car and a motorcycle, police have said.

Humberside Police said emergency crews were called to reports of a collision involving a Ford Mondeo and a BMW R1250 on the B1246 at Warter, East Yorkshire, shortly before 16:00 BST on Saturday.

On Sunday, the motorcyclist was named by his family as 37-year-old Darren Stringer. Officers said Mr Stringer died at the scene and added his family was being supported.

The arrested man, aged 48, was later released on police bail pending further inquiries, said the force.

Witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage is asked to contact police.

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