Tragedy as man dies in newcastle motorcycle crash as tributes paid

AT AROUND 7.45PM ON TUESDAY, MAY 20, NORTHUMBRIA POLICE RECEIVED A REPORT OF THE FATAL ONE-VEHICLE COLLISION 14:03, 21 May 2025Updated 10:08, 22 May 2025 A man has tragically died in a

motorcycle crash in Newcastle, with tributes being left at the scene on Walker Road. At around 7.45pm on Tuesday, May 20, Northumbria Police received a report of the one-vehicle collision

near the Belmont Court junction. The rider was travelling westbound on a white Honda CR Motorcross bike, when he came off the road and collided with some nearby railings. The reasons for the

collision are still yet to be established, and Northumbria Police's Roads Policing Unit is actively investigating while appealing for witnesses to come forward. KEEP UP TO DATE WITH

ALL THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS AND TOP STORIES FROM THE NORTH EAST WITH OUR FREE NEWSLETTER Emergency services attended the scene soon after the crash occurred, and the man, who was in his

20s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and they are being supported by specially trained officers. Parts of Walker Road were closed for around three

hours, between Pottery Bank and Belmont Court, to allow officers to carry out their enquiries. Sergeant Craig Bartle, of Northumbria Police, said: "Tragically, a man has lost his life,

and we continue to support his loved ones at this devastating time. "A number of enquiries are ongoing as we try to establish exactly what has happened in the moments leading up to the

collision. As part of this, we are keen to hear from any motorists who were driving in the area at the time, and any further witnesses, especially those with CCTV or dashcam footage.

"This is usually a busy stretch of road, with lots of people and vehicles in the area at the time, so please get in touch if you saw anything of note. We really appreciate the public’s

support as we look to get answers for the man’s family." Anyone with information or footage is asked to get in touch by sending Northumbria Police a direct message on social media, or

by using the live chat and report forms on the website here. Those who are unable to make contact in these ways are asked to call 101, quoting the following reference number:

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