Man Dies After Motorcycle Collision on Southampton’s Itchen Bridge
A man in his 50s has died following a serious collision on the Itchen Bridge in Southampton. The tragic incident happened on Wednesday, September 25, when the pedestrian was hit by a motorcycle while walking on the bridge.
Emergency Services Responded Quickly
Emergency teams arrived just before 7:15pm. The victim was rushed to hospital in a life-threatening condition but sadly passed away on Sunday. Hampshire Police confirmed his death and are now renewing their appeal for witnesses.
“We are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision, especially those with dash-cam footage,” said a police spokesperson. “If you have any information that could assist our enquiries, please call 101, quoting reference 44240417434.”
Motorcycle Rider Arrested and Released on Bail
The motorcyclist, a 31-year-old Southampton man, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He’s since been released on police bail until December 22 as the investigation continues.
Police Urge Public to Come Forward
Officers are stressing the importance of any witness accounts or dash-cam footage from the Itchen Bridge area around the time of the crash. The footage could hold vital clues to what happened in this horrific incident.
The Itchen Bridge, a major Southampton landmark, remains the focus of the ongoing police probe as they piece together the tragic chain of events.
