An 18-year-old man has died and a 16-year-old boy has been critically injured after a moped crash in Sheerness, Kent.
Kent Police said officers approached two people riding a moped in Sheerness shortly before 7.50pm on Saturday while carrying out a foot patrol in the area around Sheppey Leisure Complex, located on Beach Street.
Crash After Police Approach
The moped then left the scene via a nearby alleyway and subsequently crashed. Kent Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) and an investigation is under way.
Officers at the scene provided first aid to both people. The rider, an 18-year-old man from Sheppey, was pronounced dead at the scene, while the passenger, a 16-year-old boy from Sheppey, was taken to a London hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.
Appeal for Witnesses
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or the events immediately beforehand to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Kent Police on 01622 798538 or email sciu.td@kent.police.uk, quoting reference RY/JM/088/26. CCTV or dashcam footage can be submitted through the force's online reporting portal.
