POLICE are investigating a fatal road accident in which a 19-year-old Northwich man was involved.

The accident happened on Friday at around 8.25am on the A41 at Backford, at its junction with the A5032, on the outskirts of Chester.

Two vehicles were involved, a blue Fiat Punto driven by the Northwich man and a motorcycle, driven by a Chester man in his late 20s, who died as a result of the accident.

Both were travelling on a dual carriageway in the direction of Birkenhead.

Police are appealing for witnesses. Anyone who can help should ring 01244 350222.

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