Motorcyclist killed in collision

Canterbury police are investigating a fatal crash which occured on SH1 just north of the Northern Motorway near Kaiapoi last night.

Inspector Stuart Leighton said: "It appears that a motor vehicle travelling North has struck a motor cyclist travelling south. The male motor cyclist died at the scene."

The driver of the car was uninjured but a passenger in the vehicle received moderate injuries and was taken to Christchurch Hospital.

Mr Leighton said: "Police have spoken to a number of witnesses at the scene but would be interested to hear from any person who may have witnessed the manner of driving of either vehicle prior to the crash."

The car involved was a Toyota Caldina 4-door station wagon with a dark top and silver bottom.

The motorbike was a Black Triumph.

- NZ HERALD STAFF