Motorcyclist dies in accident on E4 near Uppsala
A motorcyclist has died following a collision with a car on the E4 near Uppsala on Saturday. The 45-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, while the car driver was unharmed. Police are investigating the accident.
The accident occurred on Saturday around 3 PM on the E4 south of Uppsala. According to police, the motorcycle collided with a passenger car in traffic, leading to the motorcyclist being taken to the hospital but later succumbing to his injuries. Witnesses describe a dramatic incident where the motorcycle struck the side of the car.
Police spokesperson confirmed the deceased was a 45-year-old man residing in the Uppsala area. 'It is a tragic accident and we are investigating the circumstances of what happened,' police said in a statement. The car driver, a woman in her 50s, was taken to the hospital for checks but reported no injuries.
Emergency services and ambulance were called to the scene shortly after 3 PM. The E4 was closed for several hours for technical investigation, causing traffic congestion in the area. No other vehicles were involved in the collision according to initial reports.
The background to the accident remains unclear, but police do not suspect criminal activity. The Swedish Transport Administration urges drivers to be extra vigilant around motorcyclists during the summer months, as such accidents are more common. The deceased's family has been informed.