A man has died following a motorcycle crash in Jarrow earlier this week. 

Just before 8 pm on Wednesday (July 26), an off-road motorbike crashed in the Stanhope Road area of Low Simonside, Jarrow, close to the A19.

Police have launched an investigation, but currently do not believe that other vehicles were involved. 

Emergency services attended the scene and the rider of the motorbike, a 41-year-old man, was found to have sustained serious injuries.

He was taken to hospital by paramedics but sadly died a short time later.

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Now, Northumbria Police are appealing to witnesses to help with their investigations.

Officers are particularly keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have dashcam footage of the moments leading up to the collision.

Inspector Matthew Hough, of Northumbria Police’s Motor Patrols department, said: “First and foremost our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the man who has sadly passed away.

“Specially trained officers are supporting them and we will continue to offer any assistance we can at this difficult time.”  

Insp Hough added: “A full investigation has been launched and we are keen to hear from anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the collision so that we can establish the circumstances.

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“We are carrying out a number of enquiries, but at this stage, we do not believe any other vehicle to have been involved.

“Please check your dashcam footage and let us know if you see anything that may be of interest to our investigation.”

Witnesses with information regarding the collision should use the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of our website or call 101, quoting reference number NP-20230726-1078.