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Biker killed in suspected hit-and-run

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The motorbike hit the central reservation on the A500 at Audley on Friday night

A motorcyclist was killed in a suspected hit-and-run on a dual carriageway, police said.

Staffordshire Police said they were called to the A500 at Audley on Friday evening to reports of a collision. Officers found a motorbike which had hit the central reservation and said the motorcyclist, a man in his 20s, died at the scene.

A dark-coloured vehicle, reported to be involved in the collision, left the scene before officers arrived, police added.

The crash took place towards junction 16 of the M6 just before 22:00 BST. Anyone who saw what happened or has dashcam footage should contact police.

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