A MOTORCYCLIST has died after a crash in Kingswinford.

The smash, which involved two motorcycles and a car, happened outside Summerhill School, Lodge Lane, at 7.10pm on Thursday.

The first motorcyclist had suffered serious injuries and was taken on blue lights to the major trauma centre at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, with the doctor travelling with the crew.

Sadly, the 44-year-old died later at hospital.

The other rider, aged 31, had suffered multiple injuries. He was treated at the scene before also being taken on blue lights to the major trauma centre.

He remains in a critical condition in hospital.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman’ said: “A woman in her 40s from the car was treated for less serious injuries and was taken to Russells Hall Hospital. A man and a woman from the same car were uninjured.”

Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes, from West Midlands Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “An event was being held at Summerhill School at the time of the collision and I would appeal to any witnesses who have not already spoken to us to get in touch.   

“There was a large group of motorcyclists on the road at the time that didn’t remain at the scene, I would ask that they do the right thing by everyone and call us with any information that might help the investigation.

“There may also be other motorists who’ve captured the incident on dash-cams and if so I would be keen to hear from them.

“This is a shocking collision in which a man has lost his life; our thoughts are with his family who are being supported by one of our specialist officers.”

Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 quoting log 2275 of 27/9 or email FL_COLLISION_INVEST@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk