Teenager dies in grisly road accident involving electric bike and car
A collision between an electric bike, a pedestrian and a car has left a teenager dead and another in hospital with serious injuries.
Emergency services responded shortly after 4:50 pm on Wednesday to reports of an accident in Staniforth Road in the Darnall area of Sheffield.
A 16-year-old pedestrian was taken to the hospital. Despite emergency treatment, he died as a result of his injuries. The boy’s family has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers.
Admitted with serious injuries
An 18-year-old man, who was the rider of the electric bike, is also in the hospital with serious injuries.
It is reported that the car involved, a grey Audi, failed to stop at the scene. Police say an investigation into the collision is underway, and a man and woman in their 40s have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. They remain in custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Knowles said: “We know that this incident will have caused significant concern in the local community, and tonight our thoughts are with the boys’ loved ones following this tragic incident.
Distress to family
“Our investigation into what happened is continuing at pace, and we currently have a scene in place on Staniforth Road as we continue to piece together the circumstances.
“We are aware of speculation being shared online, as well as footage of the incident, and we ask members of the public to withhold from speculating or sharing footage which may cause distress to the boy’s family.
“If you have any footage, imagery or information that may assist our investigation, then please share this with us – it may form an important part of our investigation.”
