A MAN has died after coming off his motorbike in Yealand Redmayne, in Carnforth. 

The road traffic incident took place on the A6, near to the junction of Tarn Lane, on Sunday at around 1.40pm. 

The rider, a 67-year-old man, came off his Norton Model 18 bike and fell to the ground. 

He was travelling with a group of Vintage motorcycle riders at the time. 

Police, emergency services and an air ambulance attended to the incident but tragically the man was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The road was closed for around six hours while investigation work was carried out. 

Lancashire Police are now appealing for any witnesses to come forward. 

Sgt Mick Belfield of Lancashire’s Tactical Operations Division, said: “These are tragic circumstances and our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time.

“If you were in the area and saw the vehicle leading up to the incident, or the incident itself, we would like to hear from you.”

Anyone with information should call 101 quoting log number 746 of October 6.