Woman killed in Midlands tractor crash as man arrested
The motorcyclist, aged in her 50s, collided with a tractor on the A449 Ross Road shortly after 10.30am yesterday, July 19.
She was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
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A 47-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving following the fatal crash.
He has since been released under investigation as police enquires continued.
West Mercia Police is appealing for witnesses of the incident to contact the force.
It said the woman was travelling on a Honda CBF 500 motorbike along the A449 from Ledbury, towards Preston Cross roundabout.
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The tractor driver was driving a John Deere tractor towing a trailer containing seed drill.
He was leaving a farm waiting to turn right onto the A449 towards Preston Cross Roundabout, the force added.
PC Danny Somner of West Mercia Police said: "Our thoughts are with the woman's loved ones, following yesterday's tragic collision.
'We're keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or who may have dash-cam footage to support our investigation.
"Please contact me by emailing sciusouth@westmercia.police.uk or by calling 01905 973063."
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