[31 OCT 00] CRIMES, FIRES & ACCIDENTS
Police Hunt Lorry In Motorcyclist Death

Police in Warwickshire have launched a nationwide hunt for the driver of a lorry involved in a motorway crash where a motorcyclist died.

The incident happened in driving wind and rain on the M40 at 6.25am yesterday on the southbound carriageway between junction 16 and the intersection with the M42.

Police believe the red Piaggio 124cc was hit from behind, but the driver of the HGV thought to be involved did not stop and has not yet been traced.

The motorcyclist, a middle-aged man from Lancashire, suffered serious multiple injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward to help find the lorry.

Early tests have revealed that the lorry had some blue paint on the can. It is possible that the lorry suffered some damage to its front nearside, and possible a damaged wing mirror.