Shropshire Star

Motorcyclist found dead at roadside

A motorcyclist has been found dead at the side of a road near Market Drayton after his bike veered off into a field. It is believed that he crashed and then crawled to the side of the road.

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It is believed that he crashed and then crawled to the side of the road.

Police say the man was found by a passing motorist 14 hours after he left a Shropshire pub.

Officers were called just after 11am today by the motorist.

He had stopped after seeing the motorcyclist at the edge of the A53 just outside Loggerheads.

The man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene.

See Saturday's Shropshire Star for the full story