Teenage motorcyclist killed in lamppost crash in York
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The collision happened in Foxwood Lane, York, on 3 August
A 17-year-old motorcyclist has died after crashing into a lamppost in York.
The crash happened at about 19:40 BST on Thursday in Foxwood Lane and involved a silver BMW motorcycle which had come off the road.
The rider was pronounced dead at the scene, a North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said.
Foxwood Lane was closed overnight to allow emergency services to attend and for collision investigators to examine the scene.
The road reopened at about 06:00 BST, police said.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to contact the force.
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