The motorcyclist, 29, died after a collision with a van on Warwick Road
Tributes are being paid to a motorcyclist who tragically died after a collisiom with a van in Birmingham.
The emergency services were called to the A41 Warwick Road, in Acocks Green, just before 7am on Friday (1 August).
Paramedics found the motorcyclist in a critical condition and began administering advanced life support and advanced trauma care to him.
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Sadly, despite their best efforts, the 29-year-old, died at the scene.
This afternoon, a bouquet of flowers had been placed at the spot after police reopened Warwick Road to traffic.
A tribute was also paid tonight to the victim in the city centre, whose death earlier today takes the toll of victims in the city in the last 12 months to 23.
Martin Price, chair of Better Streets for Birmingham, held a single white rose in memory of each of the 23 whose lives have been lost since the city council declared a ‘road safety emergency’ last August.
He told a gathering in Victoria Square : “Even today another young life has been lost on our roads. These are avoidable deaths.”
West Midlands Police said: “We’re appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a van today.
“We were called to the A41 Warwick Road in Acocks Green, just before 7am this morning (1 August).
“The man, aged 29, sadly died at the scene.
“The motorcyclist’s family are being supported by specially trained officers at this tragic time.
“The van driver was shaken but not injured.
“If you have any information, CCTV or dashcam footage from the scene around that time that could help our investigation call us on 101 quoting log number 605 of 1 August.
“You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”