16-year-old motorcyclist dies after crash with car in Leeds
A 16-year-old boy has died after a crash involving a car in the Beeston area of Leeds, police have said.
On Tuesday (May 19), police responded to reports of a crash involving a car and a motorcycle in Leeds.
The incident took place on Tempest Road at the junction with Woodview Road and involved a grey Mercedes A200 and a black electric motorbike.
The rider of the motorcycle, a 16-year-old boy, was taken to hospital where he later died from his injuries.
The driver of the Mercedes A200, stopped at the scene and helped police with their enquiries.
Police launched an appeal for anyone with information or any witnesses to come forward.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Officers from the Major Collision Enquiry Team are appealing for any witnesses to the collision or anyone who saw the events leading up to it to make contact.
“They are also appealing for anyone with any relevant dashcam footage to also get in touch.
“Information can be passed to MCET by using Live Chat at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat or by calling 101, quoting log 6 of 19 May.”