A MOTORCYCLIST died last night when his bike was in collision with a telegraph pole and a bus stop sign.The accident happened near the Co-op in Church Road, Tiptree, shortly after 6pm, police said.

By Roddy Ashworth

A MOTORCYCLIST died last night when his bike was in collision with a telegraph pole and a bus stop sign.

The accident happened near the Co-op in Church Road, Tiptree, shortly after 6pm, police said.

The man - who is believed to have been local - was certified dead at the scene.

He was riding a white and blue Suzuki GSRX 600 bike. It is understood that no other vehicles were involved in the crash.

Anybody who saw the accident or has any information about it is asked to contact Stanway Road Traffic Policing Unit on 01206 762512.