Drug-driving arrest after motorcyclist dies in crash

A man has been arrested after a motorcyclist died following a crash on a main route into Southampton city centre.

The crash, involving a black Citroen C4 and blue Triumph motorcycle, happened on The Avenue at the junction of Highfield Avenue on Tuesday at about 18:40 GMT.

Hampshire Police said the motorcyclist, a man in his 30s from Southampton, died at the scene.

The force said a 24-year-old man from Southampton had been arrested on suspicion of drug driving and causing death by careless driving. He remains in custody.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, or either vehicle being driven beforehand, as well as anyone with relevant dashcam or CCTV footage, is urged to contact police.