One teenager involved in the collision was pronounced dead at the scene, another is in hospital
A teenage moped rider has died in a police chase in east London.
Two men, thought to be in their late teens, were riding the vehicle when it collided with a van in Upper Clapton Road, Hackney, at 11:55 GMT.
The moped was linked to a suspected theft earlier. One rider died at the scene and the other is in a serious condition in hospital, police said.
The Metropolitan Police's professional standards directorate has been informed.
The chase ensued after the driver of the moped did not stop for police
Officers said they were called at about 11:15 GMT to reports that a moped was spotted being driven away from Kingsland Road following a suspected theft.
The moped was sighted again about 30 minutes later in Stamford Road, police said.
When the driver of the moped failed to stop, a chase ensued.
The National Police Air Service was also called.
