We’re appealing for witnesses, those with dashcam footage or information to come forward and assist with our inquiry into a collision, which has now turned fatal.

At 10.12am on Thursday (27 March) officers attended Morthen Road in Thurcroft, Rotherham where they found a black Yamaha motorbike had been in a collision with a silver Peugeot and a grey Land Rover.

It is believed that rider of the motorcycle was travelling from Thurcroft in the direction of Wickersley when it has attempted an overtake and collided with the Peugeot.The rider of the bike, a 20-year-old man and it’s passenger, a 17-year-old boy were taken to hospital.  

On Friday (28 March) the 17-year-old boy has sadly died, his family is aware and is being supported. The 20 year-old remains in hospital.

Serious Collisions Sergeant John Taylor said: "We are aware of online speculation around the circumstances of the crash.  Officers were in the area on a pre-planned operation, and had seen the motorbike, but it was not being pursued at the time of the collision”.

“We are now keen to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident and are keen to hear from anyone who may be able to help”.

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