A MOTORCYCLIST has died in a crash with a car east of Winchester.

The 34-year-old from Alresford was fatally injured in the crash at 11pm on Saturday on the A31 at Chilcomb.

Police said a red Yamaha motorcycle and black Honda Civic collided on Petersfield Road.

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A spokesman said: "Emergency services attended, however despite best efforts, the motorcyclist, a 34-year-old man from Alresford, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

"His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

"Officers investigating the exact circumstances of the collision are keen to speak with anyone who may be able to assist our enquiries.

"Were you in the area at the time? Perhaps you saw a red motorcycle or blue Toyota in the run up to the collision or maybe you have CCTV or dash-cam footage?"

Call 101 with information quoting 44230038270.

Report information online at hampshire.police.uk or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police initially told the media a blue Toyota Yaris had been involved in the crash.

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