A MOTORCYCLIST who struck a wall in Huddersfield this morning has died.

The rider, who has not been named, suffered head injuries after hitting the wall in Castlegate on Huddersfield Ring Road at just before 8am.

Police said the man died later at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. Any witnesses should contact police on 101.

Traffic disruptions were caused throughout the morning and the road re-opened at lunchtime.