Motorcyclist killed in crash

A 38-year-old motorcyclist died after a collision with a ute on Beaconsfield Rd near Stratford in Taranaki today.

Police said the Norton motorcycle was travelling along Beaconsfield Road from Midhurst when a Toyota ute heading in the opposite direction attempted a right turn into Stanley Road across the motorcyclist's path.

The Midhurst man died at the scene, after attempts by both Fire and ambulance staff to revive him with CPR. His name has not yet been released.

The 59-year-old male driver of the ute was unhurt.

- NZPA