POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a fatal motorcycle crash on the A338 at Fawley, near Wantage.

At about 10am yesterday, a black Honda motorcycle left the road and collided with a tree. The rider, a 46-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

PC Chris Hurst, from Chieveley roads policing base, said: "We would like to hear from anyone that may have seen the motorbike prior to the collision or witnessed the collision itself, as they may be able to provide information that will help with our inquiries."

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Hurst on 0845 8 505 505, or if you do not want to talk to police or give your name, call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.