Motorcyclist in his 30s dies following Southampton collision as man arrested

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 09:54

By Philip Keeler

A motorcyclist in his 30s has died following a collision involving a car in Southampton, with a 24-year-old man arrested on suspicion of drug driving and causing death by careless driving.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary launched an investigation following the collision on The Avenue, at its junction with Highfield Road, on Tuesday 27 October.

Police were called to the scene at 6.41pm following reports of a collision involving a black Citroen C4 and a blue Triumph motorcycle.

The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s from Southampton, sadly died at the scene.

His family have been informed of his death and are being supported by specialist police officers.

The driver of the Citroen, a 24-year-old man from Southampton, was arrested on suspicion of drug driving and causing death by careless driving.

Police confirmed he remained in custody at the time of their appeal.

Officers are now appealing for witnesses who may have seen the collision or either vehicle travelling in the area in the moments leading up to the incident.

Investigators are particularly keen to hear from motorists who may have captured relevant dashcam footage, as well as residents or businesses with CCTV recordings that could help establish the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Police are urging anyone with information, however small, to come forward as enquiries continue.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information that could assist officers is asked to contact Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary on 101, quoting reference 44260527331.

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