A TEENAGER was killed after crashing his motorbike into a lamppost.

Nineteen-year-old Stuart May was on Bromley Road, Chislehurst, at about 2pm on March 23 when he lost control of his blue Yamaha motorcycle.

The resident of Oliver Road, Swanley, was taken to the Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough, where he was declared dead on arrival.

There were no other casualties or vehicles involved.

An inquest was opened and adjourned on Monday.

A post-mortem examination will be held to establish cause of death.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision.

Call investigating officer Sergeant Russell Fenwick on 020 8285 1574.