A motorcyclist has died following a collision in Whitegate near Winsford this morning (Friday, September 11).

The 26-year-old local man was riding his white Derbi motorbike on Dalefords Lane when it was involved in a collision with a white Renault Trafic van near Lamb Cottage Caravan Park at around 10.45am.

Both vehicles were travelling in the direction of Winsford.

The motorcyclist was taken to Leighton Hospital, but sadly he was pronounced dead by doctors on arrival.

He has been named by police as Gareth Worrall, from Cuddington.

The driver of the van was uninjured.

Sgt Neil Farnworth, investigating officer, said: “I am keen to hear from anyone who was in the local area around the time of this incident and believes that they may have any information that could assist us with our enquiries.

“I would also like to speak to anyone who saw either of the vehicles involved in the incident prior to the collision occurring.”

Anyone with any information in relation to the collision is asked to contact Cheshire police on 101 quoting incident number 283 of September 11, 2015.

Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.