A 20-YEAR-OLD motorcyclist has died after his bike crashed into a road barrier.

The man, who is from the Stoke-on-Trent area, was travelling along the A518 close to where the road crosses the A50 in Uttoxeter at 4.15pm yesterday.

Police believe he was riding in the direction of Rocester from Uttoxeter when he lost control of his bike after overtaking a another vehicle.

A community first responder, community paramedic officer in a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire all attended the scene.

A doctor and two nurses who were passing at the time also stopped to help.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "A motorcycle had collided with a barrier.

"For half an hour attempts were made to resuscitate the motorcyclist, however, despite the best efforts of all involved, nothing could be done to save the man and he was sadly confirmed dead at the scene."

The road was closed for three hours while police investigated the area.

Witnesses are asked to contact PC Daniel Bingham on 0300 1234455 if they have any information about the accident.