Sadly police can confirm a female has died as a result of a crash involving a motorcycle and utility on Castra Road, Sprent.

Police were called to the scene at 2025hrs. The rider of the motorcycle died at the scene.

The driver of the utility was not injured however was conveyed to the Mersey Community Hospital where he was treated for shock. The driver underwent a mandatory blood test.

Castra Road was closed for 3 hours while crash investigators assessed the scene.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Police would like to remind drivers to drive to the conditions and maintain a proper lookout while driving.