A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a teenage boy has died in a crash involving a motor cycle in Datchet.
The crash happened outside the Liquid Leisure Centre on the Horton Road in Datchet, Berkshire, at about 4pm on Saturday.
Officers found a motorcycle that had left the road and two boys, aged 16 and both from Slough, seriously injured.
Sadly, one of the boys died in hospital this afternoon.
His next of kin have been informed and they are being supported by Thames Valley Police officers.
A 56-year-old man from Datchet, initially arrested on suspicion of drink-driving, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, Thames Valley Police said.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Stuart May of Thames Valley Police’s Major Crime Unit, said: “First and foremost, my thoughts are with the families and friends of the two victims, one of whom sadly died in hospital this afternoon.
“Initially, the reports of the road traffic collision were unclear. It was first reported that a bus was involved in the collision, which was not correct. Further, there was speculation that a police vehicle had been pursuing the motorbike before the collision, which was also untrue.
“However, due to enquiries by the force, it was established that a car may have been involved in the collision.
“A 56-year-old man from Datchet has been arrested, initially on suspicion of drink-driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Subsequently, he was further arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. He remains in police custody at this time.
“Our investigation is moving at a fast pace, with a number of enquiries ongoing, including obtaining and reviewing CCTV, forensic examinations, house to house enquiries, taking of witness statements and conducting interviews with the arrested man.
“I want to appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision or may have footage from the area on Saturday afternoon to please contact the force as soon as possible. No matter how insignificant you think the information is, please report it to us so we can establish what has happened.
“You can leave any information via our website or call 101, quoting this investigation reference number which is 43240504606. Alternatively, if you have any information or questions then you can speak to one of our officers who are conducting neighbourhood patrols in the area.”
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