POLICE investigating a fatal collision on Saturday in which a 68-year-old motorcycle rider died are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

The single-vehicle collision occurred on Saturday, June 10 at around 11am on the A387 Polperro Road, Looe, and involved a a Honda CBR 1000 motorcycle. 

The male rider, a 68-year-old man from St Austell, died at the scene with police saying his next of kin have been informed. 

The road was closed while a forensic investigation took place and reopened at around 6:20pm.

Police are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed or have dashcam footage of the incident to get in touch with them. 

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police investigating a single-vehicle road traffic collision on the A387 Polperro Road, Looe on Saturday are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

"Officers were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving a Honda CBR 1000 motorcycle at around 11am on Saturday 10 June.

"The male rider, a 68-year-old man from St Austell, died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.

"Local officers as well as officers from the Alliance Roads Policing Team attended the scene and a full investigation took place.

"Once a forensic investigation had been conducted the road was re-opened at around 6.20pm.

"Police thank the public for their patience while they investigated the scene. 

"If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, please contact police via our website here or by calling 101 quoting log 323 of 10/6/23."