Boy, 14, riding off-road motorbike dies in crash with car in Sheffield
The teenager was on a Stomp Juice 110 bike which crashed with a Ford Mondeo on Tunwell Avenue in the Parson Cross area of the city at 6.14pm on Monday.
A police officer who was on patrol in the area at the time was on the scene within minutes after he was flagged down by a member of the public.
He provided first aid to the boy ,who was taken to hospital where he later died.
The driver of the car, a 30-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and traffic offences.
Sgt John Taylor from South Yorkshire Police said: "We understand that any fatal collision can have a shocking effect on our communities, and especially those involving a child.
"We are in the early stages of our investigation to ascertain the circumstances, but we urge that you do not speculate on social media or share anything that can prejudice our inquiry.
"Local neighbourhood officers will be in the area today to speak to anyone with concerns."
Police said the family of the boy was being supported by specialist officers.
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