A MOTORCYCLIST has died after he was involved in a crash with a number of cars yesterday.

Emergency services were called to the A33 in Reading at about 7.25pm on Thursday, April 14 following reports of a major crash.

A red Kawasaki motorcycle was involved in the crash with a number of cars on the southbound carriageway, close to the Rose Kiln Lane junction.

Police have confirmed this morning that the motorbike rider died as a result of his injuries.

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The rider is 42-year's-old from Reading and his next of kin have been informed.

His family is being supported by specially trained officers.

Police are investigating how the crash happened and are appealing for dash cam footage.

Investigating Officer PC Gareth Miles of The Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit said ‘This collision occurred at a time when the A33 was quite busy and I would appeal to any motorists we have not already spoken to or drivers with dash cam that may have seen the motorcycle prior to the collision to please contact us.

“Anyone who has information or dash cam footage can make a report by calling 101 or via the website quoting reference 43220161464.”