A 17-year-old motorbike rider died in a three-vehicle crash on Gaddesdon Row, Hemel Hempstead, on January 17, 2026.

A 17-year-old motorbike rider died early Saturday after a three-vehicle crash on Gaddesdon Row in Hemel Hempstead around 3 p.m. Friday, January 17. The collision involved a Nissan van and a DAS gas truck traveling in opposite directions. The teen was airlifted to the Royal London Hospital but succumbed to injuries. Hertfordshire Police are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage, urging the public to report information via phone, online portal, or web chat, quoting Operation Fulham. The crash caused local disruptions, including train delays at Watford Junction. Authorities are investigating the incident.