11 Aug 2013

Boy dies biking with friends

8:17 pm on 11 August 2013

An 11-year-old boy has died after falling off his bike while riding with friends in Westport.

Police say the accident happened on Peel Street about 3.30pm on Sunday.

A passing motorist took the boy to hospital but medical staff could not save him.

A police spokesperson says no other vehicles were involved and the coroner will determine the cause of death.