Boy 15 sadly dies following motorbike collision in Doncaster

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 28th February 2025, at 12:45hrs
Photo: 15-year-old Harvey Smith
Police continue to appeal for witnesses to the collision to come forward

A 15-year-old boy named locally as Harvey Smith has sadly died following a motorbike collision in Doncaster.

In a statement released today, South Yorkshire Police said:

“We are appealing for witnesses, footage and those with information to come forward and assist us with our investigation into a fatal collision in Doncaster.

On Wednesday 26 February at 4.13pm, we were called to reports of a collision on Broadway, in Dunscroft, Doncaster.

It is reported that a black Skoda Karoq, a grey Daelim LV 125 motorbike and a grey Royal Enfield Classic 350 motorbike were involved in the collision.

Four people on the motorbikes were injured during the collision.

A 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. He sadly died on Thursday (27 February) and his family is being supported by specialist officers.

A 14-year-old boy was taken to hospital with potentially life-changing injuries. He remains in hospital.

The other two motorbike occupants sustained minor injuries.

We are now asking for any witnesses to the collision or any motorists in the area around the time of the incident with dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward.

You can report information to us online, via live chat or by calling 101 quoting incident number 663 of 26 February 2025.”

You can access our online portal here: https://orlo.uk/LeemB

Dashcam and CCTV footage can be submitted to here: https://orlo.uk/yOX9h

Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously via independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or online at http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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