Police have formally named the motorcycle rider killed in a fatal crash in Loughborough.
Luke Gibbs (26), who lived in the town, died when he lost control of the machine he was riding in Belton Road, Loughborough, at the Meadow Lane and Ratcliffe Road junction.
Officers said he came off what they described as a "yellow high powered motorbike" in the early hours of Sunday morning.
A neighbour dialled 999 at about 4.50am, but despite the efforts of paramedics, Mr Gibbs was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police are appealing for anyone with information about the collision to get in touch.
Detective Constable Pete Davies, from the force's serious collision investigation unit, said: "We would like to appeal to anyone to may have witnessed the collision or saw the rider before to please get in touch."
Anyone with information should call the police 101 number.
