The man died at the scene

A biker in his 30s died after a crash resulting in a man being arrested for drug driving.

Police were called at 6.41pm yesterday (Tuesday 27 October) to a report of a collision on The Avenue, at the junction with Highfield Road, Southampton.

The crash, involving a black Citroen C4 and a blue Triumph motorcycle, led to the motorcyclist from Southampton dying at the scene. His family are notified and are being supported by specialist officers.

The driver of the Citroen, a 24-year-old man from Southampton, was arrested on suspicion of drug driving and causing death by careless driving. He remains in custody.

Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed this collision, or either vehicle driving in the led up to it as well as anyone with relevant dash cam or CCTV footage.

If you have any information, call 101 quoting reference 44260527331