POLICE have named a teenage motorcyclist who died following a crash near Whitchurch.

16-year-old Mac Sutcliffe died following the two vehicle crash, which took place at the junction of Harroway and Bloswood Lane on Friday 14 October.

The teenager was riding a motorcycle when he collided with a white Mercedes van at around 7.15am.

Mr Sutcliffe, from St Mary Bourne, was taken to Basingstoke Hospital following the crash, but later died of his injuries.

The van driver and his passenger, both 31-year-old men from Reading, were uninjured.

Paying tribute to their son, Mr Sutcliffe's parents said: “It is with enormous sadness that we announce that our beloved son, Mac Sutcliffe, died in a motorcycle accident on October 14.

"He was a bright flame and shone so brightly in so many lives.

“We would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers and support. It is appreciated and much needed. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.”

Police are appealing for witnesses.

Anyone with information about the collision should contact PC David Mitchell on 101, quoting 44160388093.