Teenage motorcyclist killed in Southampton crash

Police are appealing after it happened in the early hours

Author: Ryan BurrowsPublished 14th Aug 2023

A motorcyclist has died following a crash in Southampton in the early hours of Monday (August 14th).

Hampshire Police say the crash happened in Portswood Road at just before 5am and involved a motorbike and a number of parked vehicles.

The biker, a 19-year-old from Eastleigh, was taken to hospital but passed away a short time later.

His family is receiving support from specialist officers.

Police have launched investigations and are appealing for anyone who saw the collision, or the moments leading up to it, to get in touch.

A spokesperson said:

“We would particularly like to speak to anyone with relevant dash-cam footage.

“If you have any information, please report online via our website, or call 101, quoting reference 44230327533.”

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