Police update after two males arrested over crash that killed Fareham teenager
A 17-year-old died following the crash
Police have given an update after two males were arrested after a teenage motorcyclist died in a crash.
The force launched an appeal following the fatal collision on Northam Bridge in Southampton just after 1.20am on Saturday (25 April).
As reported, the incident involved a silver VW Polo and a white Yamaha YZF with the rider of the motorcycle, a 17-year-old from Fareham, rushed to hospital before dying from his injuries. His next of kin were informed.
Two males, a 17-year-old and a 29-year-old from Southampton, who were in the VW Polo, were arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless/inconsiderate driving.
Giving an update, police said the 17-year-old male has since been released from custody and will face no further action in relation to this offence. The 29-year-old man has been released under investigation whilst “enquiries continue”.
Police previously said: “We would like to thank motorists for their patience as the Northam Bridge was closed for several hours before it could be reopened.
“We would like to speak to any witnesses and in particular anyone with relevant dash cam footage of the incident or the moments leading up to it.
“If you have any information, please call 101 quoting reference 44260192933.”
You can also make a report online via https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/