Leigh: Biker Dies After Hitting Pheasant

15 October 2013, 11:37 | Updated: 15 October 2013, 11:39

A motorcyclist from Leigh-on-Sea has died after his bike struck a pheasant in Northamptonshire.

The 54-year-old was travelling along the A6116 from Corby towards Thrapston on Saturday afternoon (12 October) when he hit the bird.

It caused him to swerve into a lay-by and hit a kerb.

He was airlifted to University Hospital in Coventry with serious injuries.

Witnesses to this collision, or anyone with information about it, should contact police Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615.

Witnesses to this incident, or anyone with information, should call Northamptonshire Police on 101 - alternatively, information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.