A 42-YEAR-OLD from Hereford has become the county's first road fatality of 2002.

David John Dryland died during a collision between his motorcycle and a lorry on Holme Lacy Road, Hereford, at 4.45pm on Tuesday (January 8).

Mr Dryland's machine was one of two travelling toward the city when the accident occurred; an investigation into surrounding circumstances is underway.

Any able to assist can contact PC Colin Mears at Hereford central police station (01432 276422).