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Arrest made after electric bike, pedestrian and car collision leaves teen dead and another seriously injured
A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 16-year-old boy died following a collision between an electric bike, a pedestrian and a car in Sheffield, police have said.
Emergency services responded shortly after 4.50pm on Wednesday to reports of an accident in Staniforth Road in the Darnall area of Sheffield.
Police have said it is understood that a grey Audi drove towards three electric bikes, colliding with one rider.
A 16-year-old pedestrian was taken to hospital. Despite emergency treatment, he died as a result of his injuries. The boy's family has been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
An 18-year-old man, who was the rider of the electric bike, is also in hospital with serious injuries.
It is reported that the car involved, a grey Audi, failed to stop at the scene.
Police said earlier a man and woman in their 40s have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. At the time, they were in custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Knowles said: "We know that this incident will have caused significant concern in the local community, and tonight our thoughts are with the boy's loved ones following this tragic incident.
"Our investigation into what happened is continuing at pace and we currently have a scene in place on Staniforth Road as we continue to piece together the circumstances.
"We are aware of speculation being shared online, as well as footage of the incident, and we ask members of the public to withhold from speculating or sharing footage which may cause distress to the boy's family.
