Man dies in fatal collision on A134

Police have confirmed a man has died following a road traffic collision at Stradishall today (September 8).

Officers were called by the Ambulance Service at approximately 10.10am today, to reports of a single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on the A143 at Stradishall, near HMP Highpoint Prison.

The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, received medical treatment from paramedics but was declared dead at the scene.

The road is currently closed in both directions of the A143 to allow an investigation into the collision

Members of the public that require access to HMP Highpoint Prison are advised to approach the site from the north (Bury St Edmunds).

The road is expected to remain closed for several hours and motorists are advised to find an alternative route.

Anyone who witnessed or has any information about this incident is asked to contact the Serious Collision Team at Suffolk Police quoting reference CAD 117 of 8 September.

Alternatively, complete an online report form- www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update

Anybody who may have relevant dash-cam or mobile phone footage are asked to go to www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/report-something/9-dashboard-camera-report-form, email Sgt Barry Abbott– barry.abbott@suffolk.pnn.police.uk or call 101.