Tragedy as motorbiker in his 50s dies at scene of Northumberland crash

NewsNorth East NewsNorthumbria PoliceA man in his 50s died after a crash on the A696 on Sunday.12:53, 14 Jul 2026A man in his 50s died after a motorbike crash north of Otterburn in the A696 on Sunday afternoon, police have confirmed. Northumbria Police has now appealed for witnesses to the - which involved one vehicle.This was the black and green Kawasaki motorcycle that the man was riding. Police said the bike had been travelling on the southbound carriageway just north of the Northumberland village when it has come off the road and collided with a barrier.The emergency services attended but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.An investigation has been launched by Northumbria Police's roads policing unit. Sgt Andy McNally said: “This is an incredib