Scooter rider killed in road accident

6:26pm Wednesday 15th July 2009

By Jon Reeve

A YOUNG scooter rider has been killed on a Hampshire road today.

The youth came off his grey-coloured motorcycle on Marchwood Road at around 4.15pm, and was pronounced dead at the scene, outside the Berrywood campsite, by paramedics.

Police have closed the road between Normandy Way and Bury Lane, and the A326 at Jacob's Gutter Lane.

They are advising motorists that the road is likely to remain closed for several hours.

Diversions are in place via Staplewood Lane, but people are being urged to find alternative routes.

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