The driver of a car involved in a collision with a moped which resulted in the death of a 16-year-old boy is wanted by police.

Officers were called to a collision between a moped and an orange Vauxhall Mokka car in Sevenoaks Way, St Paul's Cray, Orpington at 3.32pm yesterday.

Ambulance and fire crews were sent and the London Air Ambulance was seen landing nearby.

However, despite the efforts of the emergency services, the moped rider was pronounced dead at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers.

The driver of the Mokka stopped and was treated for shock.

The investigation into the cause of the collision is being led by detectives from the Met's Specialist Crime Command.

"A teenage boy has tragically lost his life and his family and friends urgently need answers as to how and why this has happened...”

Detective Inspector Martin Thorpe said: "At this early stage in the investigation, we believe a red Mercedes car collided with the moped, causing the rider to veer into the path of the orange Vauxhall Mokka car.

"We have recovered the Mercedes a short distance away from the collision site but we have not located the driver or any passengers in the vehicle.

"I'm appealing for anyone who was in Sevenoaks Way on Monday at around 3.30pm, near to the Currys store, who may have seen anything, or recorded any dash cam or mobile phone footage to contact us immediately.

"A teenage boy has tragically lost his life and his family and friends urgently need answers as to how and why this has happened."

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Please quote CAD 4890/09OCT

To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.