Investigation underway after 16-year-old dies in Sheffield collision
Last updated 5th Jun 2025
A 16-year-old pedestrian's died following a collision between an electric bike and a car in Sheffield.
An 18-year-old man, who was riding the electric bike, is in hospital after suffering serious injuries in the crash in the Darnall area of the city yesterday.
A man and woman in their 40s have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
A Police statement said:
"An investigation has been launched following a serious incident on Wednesday 4 June in the Darnall area of Sheffield.
"We were called shortly after 4.50pm to reports of a road traffic collision on Staniforth Road involving a grey Audi, a pedestrian and an electric bike. It was reported that the grey Audi failed to stop at the scene.
"Emergency services attended and a 16-year-old pedestrian was taken to hospital. Despite best efforts of medical personnel, he sadly died as a result of his injuries. The boy’s family has been informed and are this evening being supported by our officers.
"An 18-year-old man, who was the rider of the electric bike, is also in hospital with serious injuries.
"An investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident.
"A man and woman in their forties have this evening been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. They remain in custody at this time."
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Knowles said:
“We know that this incident will have caused significant concern in the local community, and tonight our thoughts are with the boys loved ones following this tragic incident.
“Our investigation into what happened is continuing at pace and we currently have a scene in place on Staniforth Road as we continue to piece together the circumstances.
“We are aware of speculation being shared online, as well as footage of the incident, and we ask members of the public to withhold from speculating or sharing footage which may cause distress to the boy’s family. If you have any footage, imagery or information that may assist our investigation then please share this with us – it may form an important part of our investigation.”