Teenager dies after falling from motorbike in Preston

A teenager has died after falling from a motorbike in Preston.

Emergency services rushed to the scene on Navigation Way at around 3.45 on Sunday afternoon.

The biker - an 18 year old man - was pronounced dead at the scene.

Sgt Anthony Beckett of our Road Policing Unit, said: “First and foremost, my thoughts are with the man’s family, friends and loved ones at this sad and distressing time. They are being supported by specially trained officers.

“As we investigate, we want to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam/CCTV footage from the area around the time it happened.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Lancashire Police on 101.

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