Cleveland Police confirmed that a 16-year-old boy sadly died in the crash. The force also confirmed that an 18-year-old male is fighting for his life in hospital.
A spokesperson said: “A teenage boy, 16, has sadly died following a collision on Cotswold Drive in Redcar around midnight this morning, Wednesday 25 th September. Officers were called to a report of two males on a motorcycle on Cotswold Drive, who appeared to have collided with a garden wall.
“The 16-old-male was pronounced deceased at the scene. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. The second male aged 18 suffered significant head injuries and is receiving treatment at James Cook University Hospital. He is in critical condition.
