A518 crash death biker named

A 20-YEAR-OLD motorcyclist who died in a bike accident has been named as Gareth Bowen.

He was from Broadway, Longton. His motorcycle crashed into a road barrier on the A518 close to where the road crosses the A50 in Uttoxeter at 4.15pm on Thursday.

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

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