A teenage boy has been arrested after a motorcyclist in his 60s died in a fatal crash near the Oxfordshire border.

Emergency services were called to a collision on Wantage Road, A417, north of Streatley on the South Oxfordshire border, at about 7.50am on Friday, April 24.

A blue Kawasaki motorcycle was involved in the crash, and the rider of the bike, a man in his 60s, sadly died as a result of the collision.

Thames Valley Police said the man’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Wantage Road in South Oxfordshire, on the border north of Streatley (Image: Google)

The force have also now confirmed that a 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

He has been released under investigation.

Along with details of the arrest, police confirmed that the incident was a single-vehicle, fatal collision.

Earlier this week, Investigating officer police sergeant Rob Oliver-Clayson, of Thames Valley Police, has urged witnesses to come forward as part of their investigation.

He said: “Firstly, I would like to express my sincere condolences to the family of the man who sadly died in this collision.

“I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision, or the moments leading up to it, to please get in touch.

“If you saw anything, or have any information that may assist our investigation, please come forward. If you captured dash-cam footage, you can upload it to our dedicated online portal.

Thames Valley Police has asked anyone with information to contact them by calling 101 or making a report online through their website.

Witnesses should quote reference number 43260199539.