Police name motorcyclist killed on Coast Road

Thursday, 7 August 2014 00:00

Police have named the motorcyclist killed in a road traffic collision at Bulgham Rocks yesterday.

43-year-old joiner Neil Walker from Ramsey was involved in a crash with a VW Golf on the Laxey to Ramsey Coast Road at 12.30pm.

He was married with two children and was well known in the local community through his work as a retained firefighter.

His family are being supported by a police family liaison officer.

Police are still appealing for witnesses to come forward – anyone with information should contact Police Headquarters on 631212.

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