Tragic Motorbike Crash Claims Life of 27-Year-Old in Durham
A motorbike smashed into a traffic island on Sherburn Road, Durham, at 8.45pm on Monday, June 20. The rider, 27-year-old Josh Smith, died instantly at the scene.
Family Mourns, Road Shut for Hours
Josh’s grieving family has asked for privacy during this heartbreaking time. Sherburn Road remained closed for hours as collision investigators combed the area for clues.
Witnesses Urgently Needed
Police are appealing for anyone who saw the crash or captured dashcam footage of the motorbike just before the collision to come forward.
- Contact Durham Constabulary on 101
- Quote incident number 436 from June 20
