A motorcyclist near Whitchurch has died after a crash at the weekend.

Cheshire Police have confirmed that a motorcyclist has died after a serious crash in Tilston on Saturday September 7.

Emergency services were scrambled to the scene late afternoon after reports of a collision between a motorcycle and another vehicle on Duckington lane.

Both Cheshire Police and the North West Air Ambulance service both in attendance at the scene however, sadly, the 59 year old rider was pronounced dead at the scene by medical crews.

Cheshire Police have said there is an ongoing investigation into the crash and officers are asking the public to come forward if they have any information.

A spokesperson for Cheshire Police said: “At around 4.20pm on Saturday 7 September, police were called to reports of a collision on Duckington Lane, Tilston.

“Police and paramedics attended the scene and found there had been a one vehicle collision involving a motorbike. Air ambulance were also called to the incident.

“Sadly, despite the efforts of all those involved, the rider of the bike, a 59-year-old local man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Enquiries in relation to the collision are ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 or visit www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us quoting  IML 1913176.”