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Fatal collision, Paignton

Witnesses are being sought by police after a motorcyclist died in a fatal single vehicle collision in Paignton.

Emergency services were called at approximately 7.35pm on Tuesday 19 March following the incident involving a motorcycle on Brixham Road.

The motorcyclist, a 19-year-old local male, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

Local officers and roads policing officers attended the scene and conducted a thorough investigation. The road was closed for several hours whilst the investigation took place. Police would like to thank members of the public for their understanding and support at the scene.

Officers investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision are appealing for anybody who may have witnessed the collision or motorcycles in and around the area at the time of the collision to please make contact as soon as possible.

Officers are especially keen to hear from people with CCTV or dashcam footage. Please contact police online or by telephone on 101, quoting log number 678 of 19 March.

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