Sulhamstead: Motorcyclist dies after hitting tree

A man has died after his motorcycle left a road in Berkshire and hit a tree.

The crash happened on Shortheath Lane in Sulhamstead, near Reading, shortly before 18:00 BST on Saturday, Thames Valley Police said.

Officers said the rider was a 63-year-old man although he has not yet been formally identified.

Sgt Chris Pike appealed for witnesses or people with footage of the collision to get in touch.

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