A motorcyclist who died after crashing into Flatts Bridge has been named by police as Taiwan Smith.

Mr Smith, 38, of Pembroke suffered fatal injuries after the accident shortly after midnight on Monday.

“Shortly after midnight on Monday April 11, Mr Smith was travelling on a motorcycle in the area of Flatts Bridge when he was involved in a collision and thrown from the cycle causing him to go over Flatts Bridge and land in the water,” a police spokeswoman said.

“Marine police along with several private vessels carried out an extensive search in the waters surrounding the Flatts Bridge area, which eventually led to the recovery of Mr Smith’s body.”

Police were called to the scene at 12.13am and conducted an unsuccessful search for the motorcyclist, with both its Marine Section and private vessels scouring the area until 3am.

Officers returned to the scene at about 8.30am, after Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo workers discovered Mr Smith’s body washed up against rocks.

Police are appealing to anyone who may have information regarding this collision or anyone who may have information on the movements of Taiwan Smith prior to the collision, to contact the Roads Policing Unit on 247-1788.