A man in his 40s was killed after his motorcycle was involved in a...

Published: 4:12 pm July 7, 2022
Updated: 7:16 am October 8, 2025
Following A Fatal Collision In Axminster, Police Are Looking For Dashcam Footage

 

A man in his 40s was killed after his motorcycle was involved in a collision on the A35 near Taunton Cross, near Shute, Axminster.

At around 10.43 a.m. on Wednesday, June 29, police were called to reports of a two-vehicle collision involving a white VW Transporter and a black BMW R1250 GS Adventure motorcycle.

The rider of the BMW motorcycle was killed as a result of the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene.

A thorough forensic investigation of the scene was conducted, and officers are working to determine the cause of this collision.

Officers are requesting that anyone with dashcam footage who was driving that route on Wednesday, June 29, or any time before that date come forward.

Anyone with dashcam footage is asked to contact police and reference Log 210 from June 29th, 2022.

A 29-year-old man was arrested and released under investigation on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

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