A MOTORCYCLIST died after a smash on Thamesdown Drive yesterday evening.

The accident happened at 8.45pm just past the Tawny Owl pub when two bikers, travelling north along Thamesdown Drive, collided.

It appears the lead motorcyclist hit the kerb on a right hand bend, causing the other biker to crash into him and be thrown from his bike.

Ambulance crews tried desperately to save the man's life but he died of his injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Central Roads Policing Unit on 0845 4087000.