Man arrested after fatal crash near Hitchin
A motorcyclist died at the scene
A man has been arrested after a fatal crash near Hitchin this afternoon (2 August).
A car and a motorcycle were in collision on the B656 London Road, between Langley and Hitchin, just before 2pm.
The motorcyclist, a man aged in his 30s, died at the scene.
His family are aware and are being supported by officers.
A man, aged in his 30s, has been arrested on suspicion of driving while over the prescribed limit for drugs in connection with the collision.
He is currently in police custody.
Detective Sergeant David Burstow, from the Serious Collisions Investigation Unit, said:
"Our thoughts are very much with the motorcyclist’s family at this distressing time, and we are working to establish the exact circumstances that led to this collision.
"We are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision, or the moments prior to it, to come forward and speak to us.
"If you have a dash cam fitted to your vehicle and were travelling in the area at the time of the collision, please review your footage to see if you have captured anything of note."
Anybody who can help is asked to contact police quoting Operation Siratro.
Information can be reported online, by using web chat or by calling the non-emergency number 101.
Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or on their website.