Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal crashon the A41 last night.

At about 10.05pm, a black Honda Jazz and a black Sky Jet motorcycle collided on the A41 from Bicester to Aylesbury, near to the Piddington turning.

The motorcyclist, a 17-year-old boy from Buckingham, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Jazz was not injured.

The road was closed until about 5.30am today to allow collision investigators to examine the scene.

PC Dave Mitchell, from the Road Death Investigation Unit, said: “It appears the Honda Jazz may have been overtaking a Tesco’s delivery lorry either shortly prior or at the time of the collision.

“I would appeal for anyone who saw any of these vehicles or witnessed the collision to contact me as soon as possible.”

Anyone with any information should contact PC Dave Mitchell via the 24-hour Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505. If you don’t want to speak to police or leave your name, call the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.