German man killed in collision last night

Thursday, 4 June 2015 00:00

Police are investigating after a 52-year-old German man was killed following a road traffic collision last night.

It happened at about 9.50pm on the Ballaugh to Jurby Coast Road - the TT visitor was riding a motorcycle.

A local man driving a car escaped uninjured.

The road was closed for several hours whilst investigations took place.

Anyone who saw what happened is asked to contact the Roads Policing Unit on 631212.

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