Motorcyclist dies and passenger badly hurt in crash
A Ford Kuga and Kawasaki motorcycle collided on Briddlesford Road
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A motorcyclist has died and his passenger is in hospital with life-changing injuries following a collision.
A Ford Kuga and Kawasaki motorcycle collided at about 15:00 BST on Monday on Briddlesford Road, near Newport, on the Isle of Wight.
A 58-year-old man died at the scene, and a 53-year-old woman riding on the back of the motorbike was taken to hospital.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said their family had been informed and were being supported by specialist officers.
The force appealed for any witnesses, or anyone with dash cam footage, to come forward.
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