Boy, 17, killed after falling from motorbike as man fights for life | United Kingdom | News

One teenager has died and another is fighting for his life after the two men allegedly fell from a motorcycle, police said.

A 17-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash in Woodchurch, Wirral.

Merseyside Police said they received reports at around 6.25pm ​​on Saturday that two men had fallen from a motorbike at the junction of Hoole Road and Grass Wood Road.

An 18-year-old boy was also taken to hospital where he is currently “in critical condition,” police said.

Police believe other men were present during the fatal incident as they launched a search for the motorcycle, which was not found at the scene.

Inspector Ian Cowell, of the police’s road policing team, said: “This is a tragic incident which has claimed the life of a teenager and our thoughts are with his family.

“Another young man was also seriously injured and is currently in a critical condition in hospital.

“We believe there were other men who were with them at the time of the collision and we are trying to locate them to see if they have any information.

“When officers arrived the vehicle involved in the collision, which we believe to be a motorcycle, had been removed and part of our investigation will be aimed at locating that vehicle.”

A road closure has been put in place at the scene and increased patrols have been deployed to the area “to carry out initial inquiries and establish exactly what happened”, Merseyside Police said.

They also urged any potential witnesses to come forward.

“If you live in the area or were passing by at the time, please review your CCTV to see if you captured anything, even if it seems small or insignificant, as it could be vital to our investigation,” added Mr. Cowell.

The victim’s family has been informed and is being supported by specially trained officers.