Overview

• The crash involved a single black and red Talaria electric off-road motorcycle near Moorland Avenue at about 3 p.m. on July 25.
• Emergency services arrived promptly but the 19-year-old rider succumbed to his injuries shortly afterwards.
• Northumbria Police’s Roads Policing Unit has opened a formal investigation into the collision under reference NP-20250725-0748.
• Witnesses can submit footage or information via the force’s website live chat, report form, Facebook message or by calling 101.
• Specialist officers continue to provide emotional support to the victim’s family as inquiries proceed.