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Teenage cyclist dies following car crash

BBC Floral tributes left at the scene of the crash.BBC
Tributes have been left on Walker Road

A teenage boy has died after he was involved in a car crash while riding his bike.

Jayden McGuinness was seriously injured in the crash with a VW Golf on Friday at about 21:00 BST on Walker Road, Byker.

The 16-year-old, from Walker, died in hospital on Sunday, Northumbria Police said.

A 28-year-old man has been charged with death by dangerous driving.

Google Walker Road in Byker, Newcastle. A footpath to the left leads to Solway Street. Google
The crash took place on Walker Road in Newcastle on Friday

The force has launched an appeal for witnesses and dash cam footage.

Sgt Russell Surrey described the crash as "tragic".

"A man has now been charged in relation to the incident and we would ask that members of the public refrain from speculation – either online or in the community – and respect the legal process," he said.

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