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Police Launch Appeal Following Fatal Collision In Freshwater

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the Isle of Wight.

Emergency services were called at 5.32pm yesterday evening (Friday) to a report of a collision on Hill Lane, at the junction with Pixley Hill, in Freshwater.

This involved a white Ford Fiesta and a white KTM motorcycle.

The rider of the motorcycle, a 17-year-old male from Freshwater, sadly died at the scene.

His family are being supported by specialist officers.

A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said:

"We would like to speak to anyone who witnessed this incident or was driving on the A3054 around 5.30pm yesterday.

"You may have important information for us or relevant dash cam footage of either vehicle.

"If you have any information about this collision, please make a report online via our website, or call 101, quoting reference 44230250617."

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