Motorcyclist dies in crash

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A 38 year-old man has died after his motorbike crashed into a ute in Stratford, in Taranaki.

The ute was attempting a right-hand turn and drove into the path of the motorbike travelling in the opposite direction, a statement from police said.

Fire and ambulance staff tried to revive the motorcyclist but the man died at the scene.

The 59 year-old driver of the ute was not hurt.

The crash happened yesterday at 12.50pm at the intersection of Beaconsfield Rd and Stanley Rd.

- NZHERALD STAFF