A tragic incident has occurred involving a teenage boy in a motorbike accident.
Late last night (June 9), a police officer discovered a bike that had been in a collision on Main Road, Biggin Hill.
Emergency services provided first aid to two teenage boys at the scene before paramedics arrived.
Regrettably, the 17-year-old involved in the crash was pronounced deceased. His family has been notified and is receiving support from specialized officers.
The second boy was transported to the hospital; fortunately, his injuries are not life-threatening. However, he has been detained in connection with the ongoing investigation and is being held at a south London police station.
Authorities are actively investigating to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision and are urging any witnesses to come forward. Witnesses can contact the police at 101, quoting reference 8152/10JUN24, or reach out to Crimestoppers anonymously.
Detectives are particularly interested in locating a vehicle that may have been near the motorbike during the accident. They are working to find the car and its occupants to ascertain if it played a role in the tragic event.
Main Road remains closed as investigations continue.
