Biker killed in Lichfield collision as police issue appeal It follows a motorbike crash on Stafford Road, in Lichfield, at 1pm, on Friday, April 11 A general view of the A51 Stafford Road, in Lichfield (Image: Google ) A biker was killed in a road smash yesterday (Friday). The rider died in the crash on Stafford Road, Lichfield, at 1pm, yesterday, Friday, April 11. ‌ Article continues below Emergency services rushed to the scene. READ MORE: Body found in canal as police seek to identify man with tattoo on right hand READ MORE: Manhunt as van hits woman after careering onto golf course following police chase ‌ Despite the best efforts of medics, the man was pronounced dead by paramedics a short time later. His next of kin has been informed and will be supported by specialist officers. Staffordshire Police issued an appeal to anyone who may have witnesses what happened or has dashcam footage which could be relevant to the investigation. ‌ In a statement, Staffordshire Police said: "We are appealing for information after a man sadly died after a collision in Lichfield. "We were called at 1pm today (Friday 11 April) to Stafford Road in Lichfield following reports of a single-vehicle collision involving a motorbike. "Officers attended along with colleagues from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and West Midlands Ambulance Service and the air ambulance. ‌ "Sadly, the man was pronounced dead by paramedics a short time later. "His next of kin has been informed and will be supported by specialist officers. "We keen to speak to motorists who were passing at that time who may have relevant dashcam footage or witnessed what happened. Article continues below "They should contact us on 101 quoting incident number 319 of 11 April or email our Collision Investigation Unit directly at ciu@staffordshire.police.uk."