Moped rider dies after collision in Sheerness

An 18-year-old moped rider died and his 16-year-old passenger remained in critical condition after a collision in Sheerness, shortly after officers approached them, Kent Police said. The circumstances of the crash are under investigation; the available account does not establish what caused it or whether police actions contributed. The collision happened near the Sheppey Leisure Centre, in the area of Beach Street and Royal Road. Kent Police said officers were conducting a foot patrol when they began walking towards the rider. The moped then left the location via an alleyway next to the leisure centre and was subsequently involved in a collision. Officers at the scene provided first aid, the force said. The 18-year-old man, who was from Sheppey, was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger, a 16-year-old boy, also from Sheppey, was taken to a London hospital, where he was reported to be in critical condition. Kent Police said the collision occurred shortly before 7:50 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. The force is appealing for witnesses, including anyone who saw the incident or events immediately beforehand, and has asked people with information to contact police. CCTV or...