A 17-YEAR-OLD died in hospital following a motorcycle crash on Tuesday morning. 

The crash happened shortly before 9am on the A417 near Shellingford. 

The young man was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, where he later died as a result of his injuries.

Police said the teenager's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 quoting reference number 262 of February 28.

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