Teen dies in South Wales bike crash

Preston Camps, 15, was out riding a motorbike on Boxing Day

Author: Claire PearsonPublished 28th Dec 2023

A 15-year-old boy has died after his motorbike crashed in Port Talbot on Boxing Day.

Police are investigating the incident, which happened on Cwmavon Road, Port Talbot, at 1:45pm.

Officers have named the teenager as Preston Camps, from Port Talbot.

He was rushed to hospital following the collision but has since died from his injuries.

St Joseph’s Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre, where he was a pupil, is opening its chapel from 10am until 2pm on December 28 and 29 for visitors to light candles or sign a condolence book.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam or CCTV footage of the incident - or before the collision - should contact South Wales Police.

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