Police issue update as Reading man dies in motorbike collision
The incident happened at 2:15am on Saturday 26th September
Thames Valley Police have issued an update regarding a road traffic collision in Reading on Saturday 26th September.
The force has confirmed the death of a 21-year-old man from Reading.
The collision happened at around 2:15am on Vastern Road a week ago.
The force believes one of the motorbikes had a rider and a passenger.
The 21-year-old passed away in hospital yesterday. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
Two arrests have been made by Thames Valley Police in relation to the investigation.
A 21-year-old man from Reading has been arrested on suspicion of driving a motor vehicle when above the alcohol limit, driving whilst disqualified, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking and theft of motor vehicle.
A 20-year-old man from Oxford has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking and theft of motor vehicle, failing to stop and failing to report an accident.
Both have been released on bail.
Investigating officer, Police Sergeant Matt Cadmore, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Tragically, a 21-year-old man from Reading, who was involved in the collision, has now lost his life. His next of kin have been informed and we have specially trained officers who are supporting them at this extremely difficult time.
“I want to appeal to any drivers or pedestrians who were in the following areas: Vastern Road, Caversham Road, Napier Road, Forbury Road, Kenavon Drive, between 1am and 2.20am on Saturday (26/9).
“I would also want to extend this area to Queens Road, Kings Road and the town centre.
“If you have footage from those areas during this time or saw two motorbikes then please leave details via our website or call 101, quoting investigation reference 43260502260.”