POLICE investigating a crash which killed a Poole motorcyclist in his 20s have appealed for residents to check their CCTV systems.

The crash, which took place as four motorcyclists rode together, took place outside Weymouth yesterday.

Police were called to the scene on the A353 Preston Road at Osmington Hill at 5pm.

Officers attended, along with the ambulance service, and the rider of a blue Yamaha was pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been informed.

Initial enquiries indicate the group of four motorcyclists travelled from Greenhill in Weymouth and along Preston Beach Road before travelling up to Osmington Hill prior to the collision.

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Sergeant Rhys Griffiths, of the traffic unit, said: "Our thoughts remain with the family of the young man who sadly died and we are continuing our investigation to establish the circumstances of this collision.

"To help our enquiries, I would urge any residents along Greenhill, Preston Beach Road and Preston Road up to Osmington Hill who have home CCTV systems that cover the road to please check their footage from around 4.30pm to 5pm on the evening of Tuesday May 4.

"I would be keen to hear from anyone who may have captured the group of four motorcyclists passing."

Information to Dorset Police on 101, quoting occurrence number 55210069909, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.