Police appeal after teenager dies in motorbike crash in Shropshire

A 19-year-old died on Wednesday night after colliding with a tree in Harmer Hill.

Author: Molly HookingsPublished 21st Jun 2024

Police have issued an appeal for information after a teenager was killed in a collision on Wednesday night.

The 19-year-old was riding a Suzuki RV125 motorbike when he collided with a tree on the A528 in Harmer Hill at around midnight. He died at the scene.

West Mercia Police have issued this appeal: "We’d like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed the collision or have dash-cam footage which shows it. We’re also keen to hear from any local residents who may have CCTV or video doorbell footage showing the collision on the motorcycle in the moments beforehand."

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