Electric motorbike rider, 14, dies after horror road smash in Chesterfield
A teenage boy has died after a collision between an electric motorbike and a car in Chesterfield.
Finley Dawson was riding in Newbold Road at around 8:30pm on Thursday, March 5 when the motorbike collided with a Kia Sportage.
Finley, 14, and pillion passenger, a 15-year-old boy, were thrown into the road. They were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
On arrival, Finley’s injuries were described as ‘non survivable’ and he sadly died the following day.
Derbyshire Police say the pillion passenger remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.
A police spokesperson said Finley’s family was being supported by specialist officers.
They added: “Our thoughts go out to them at this difficult time.”
The driver of the Kia is being treated as a witness and is assisting officers with enquiries, they added. No arrests have been made.
The families of both boys have spoken out about the dangers of electric motorbikes being ridden on the road.
In a joint statement they said: “There is a reason these bikes are banned from the road, and devastatingly Finley has paid the ultimate price in losing his life.
“His friend has sustained serious injuries and has to come to terms with growing up without his best mate.
“Although the thrill of riding an electric bike on the road seems exciting, it can also be fatal. That quick thrill, is not worth the risk.”