A TEENAGER who died following a fatal crash on Friday morning has now been named by police.

Mac Sutcliffe, 16, from the Whitchurch area, died after his motorcycle was in collision with a white Mercedes van at the junction of Harroway and Bloswood Lane at 7.16am.

The 16-year-old was taken to Basingstoke hospital following the crash but died a short time later.

Paying tribute to their son, Mac’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.”

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

Police are urging anyone who saw the incident to contact PC David Mitchell on 101, quoting 44160388093.