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Arrest after boy dies in motorbike crash

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A 16-year-old boy died at the scene in Taunton and his family is being supported by a specially trained officer

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a teenager was killed in an electric motorbike crash.

A 16-year-old boy, who police believe was a passenger on the back of the bike, died at the scene at East Reach in Taunton, Somerset at 22:20 BST on 1 October.

Avon and Somerset Police said the boy arrested is suspected of riding the electric motorbike when it collided with a car which had stopped at traffic lights near the junction with Haydon Road.

He was also arrested for driving while disqualified and driving without insurance, and has been released on police bail.

At the time the teenager was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition but was discharged after two weeks.

News imageRailings and traffic lights on a main road in Taunton. There are two cars on the other side of the road. On the railings, there is dozens of flowers and tributes.
The road was closed for several hours in Taunton for the police investigation

The 15-year-old's police bail is to an address outside the Avon and Somerset policing area.

Officers have now seized an electric motorcycle for a forensic examination, which was not at the scene when police arrived.

Police are continuing to appeal for information and dashcam footage.

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