A MOTORCYCLIST has died following a collision with a car on the A303 near Horton on Saturday (June 1).

Emergency services were called at around 7pm following a crash between a motorcyclist and a Ford Fiesta. A man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been notified.

A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police said: "Our sympathies are with the man's family at this sad time and we will ensure they have access to support through a specially-trained family liaison officer."

The driver of the silver Ford Fiesta involved in the collision remained at the scene and assisted with police enquiries.

The spokesman added: "The A303 was closed for a number of hours to allow collision investigation work to be carried out. It was reopened overnight and we are grateful for road users’ patience and understanding while emergency crews responded to this incident."

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from those driving in the area who witnessed the collision to come forward.

Avon and Somerset Police urge those to contact them online or on 101 quoting reference number 5224140973.