A KIRKLEES man has been killed in a road tragedy.

The 28-year-old motorcyclist from Batley died when his Yamaha YZF R1 left the road and hit a central reservation.

The accident happened on the A650 Bingley Bypass, near the town's railway station, at 4.50pm yesterday.

The biker was with several others and police have appealed for anyone who saw them to come forward.

They have also appealed for the rider and passenger of a red Honda bike which stopped at the scene to come forward.

The road was closed for several hours while police accident investigation experts worked at the scene.

The man has not yet been named.

He was dead on arrival at Airedale General Hospital, Keighley.

Contact Keighley police on 01535-617059.