Cramlington motorcyclist who died in Matfen crash named
Mr Wrightson died at the scene, the force added.Officers renewed their plea for witnesses to the crash to come forward.Police said the car had been travelling westbound when it turned at the junction and hit a motorcyclist travelling in a group, heading in the direction of Harlow Hill.Det Con Greg Huntley said: "Any information - no matter how small or insignificant it may seem - could prove crucial."
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