A MOTORCYCLIST was killed after losing control on a bend.

The 58-year-old man was travelling on the B3081 at Ashmore towards Tollard Royal at about 4.30pm on Sunday when he lost control on a left hand bend.

He died at the scene after being thrown from his black Suzuki GSX 1300 and the road was close while police investigated.

Police are trying to establish what caused the accident and are appealing for witnesses to contact the serious collision investigation team at Chippenham Police Station on 101.