Biker in his 50s dies after crashing his motorcycle on a bend at a race circuit in Kent
- The man in his 50s was riding a green Kawasaki ZX-10R motorcycle yesterday
A biker has died after he crashed his motorcycle on a bend while on a race circuit.
Kent Police confirmed that a man in his 50s was riding a green Kawasaki ZX-10R motorcycle and came off the vehicle after leaving the track at around 12.30pm.
The air ambulance was called and paramedic crews rushed to provide treatment for the motorcyclist.
He was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene and the man's next of kin are being supported by officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit.
The fatal collision happened at Lydden Hill Race Circuit near Dover, Kent, yesterday.
The fatal collision happened at Lydden Hill Race Circuit near Dover, Kent, yesterday. The race track is pictured during the 5 Nations BRX Championship in May 2021
The company, founded in 1993, runs track days at the Kent circuit, across Britain and around Europe and claims to be the UK's 'leading provider of bike track days'.
Detectives have requested witnesses attending the track day to come forward and are appealing for footage or evidence of the crash.
Posting on social media, the the organisers No Limits Trackdays wrote: 'It is with deep regret that we must announce an unfortunate and uncommon incident involving a solitary participant during our track day event held yesterday at Lydden Hill.
'The matter is currently being handled by Kent Constabulary, and out of respect for the rider's loved ones, we will refrain from providing any further details at this time.
'We express our sincere gratitude to those who were present at Lydden Hill yesterday and demonstrated exceptional understanding during this difficult situation.'
Well-wishers commented below, with one writing: 'Never an easy thing to deal with. My thoughts go out to all those involved.'
Another added: 'Very sad day doing something that he loved.'
A third posted: Thoughts sent out to the family. Worst possible ending to what should have been a great day.'
The No Limits website describes itself as the UK's 'leading provider of motorcycle trackdays'.
It reads: 'No Limits have earned a reputation for putting everyone at ease and running slick, efficient, professional and fun trackdays.
'They are unique among trackday providers in offering all their customers free instruction at every circuit with experienced, knowledgeable and approachable instructors.'
MailOnline has contacted the ambulance service for further information.
