A MOTORCYCLIST and a horse were killed in a road accident at the weekend.

The 35-year-old man, from Marske, east Cleveland, was riding on the A1085 from the Quarry Lane roundabout towards Marske High Street, when he collided with the horse, which was being led across the High Street at the entrance to Marske Inn Farm, at 6.35pm on Friday.

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the accident to contact PC Walton, from Cleveland Police's accident investigation unit, on (01642) 301 558