Motorcyclist in 50s dies in crash
Northumbria Police said the crash took place on Sunday
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A motorcyclist in his 50s has been killed in a crash with a car.
It happened near Matfen, Northumberland, at about 14:25 BST on Sunday and involved a grey Range Rover and a black-and-red Aprilia motorcycle, Northumbria Police said.
The man died at the scene, the force added.
A man in his 60s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has since been released on bail.
A police spokesperson said the Range Rover had been travelling westbound on the B6318 Military Road when it turned at the junction and hit a motorcyclist travelling in a group, heading in the direction of Harlow Hill.
Det Con Greg Huntley said the force was seeking witnesses and was keen to hear from anyone who may have recorded dashcam footage or CCTV of the crash.
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