A teenage skateboarder has died after he was hit by a train while being followed by police . The 16-year-old , named locally as Mitchell Rodgers , had just been spoken to by officers who were continuing to follow him 'from a distance away ' when he was hit by a passing train near Belper Railway Station in Derbyshire . He died at the scene at just before 10pm on Saturday in what has been described by police as a 'tragic accident . ' A teenage skateboarder , named locally as Mitchell Rodgers , has died after he was hit by a train in Belper , Derbyshire , while being followed by police . Officers are thought to have spoken to a number of other teenagers , including Mitchell , following an 'incident ' in the town centre . Det Ch Insp Julian Wilson said : 'We do n't believe it was a deliberate act . We are investigating it as a tragic accident . ' The case had been passed to the Independent Police Complaints Commission ( IPCC ) watchdog . Derbyshire Police confirmed the teenager was a pupil at the John Flamsteed Community School in Denby . A spokeswoman said : 'Shortly after the officers arrived , a collision occurred between a male and a train close to Belper train station . 'The man was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene . Derbyshire Constabulary is now preparing a file for the coroner and the force has also referred itself to the Independent Police Complaints Commission . ' A Facebook page has since been set up in memory of Mitchell to help create a memorial for the teenager . Shannon Rodgers , who has identified herself as Mitchell's sister , said she wanted to thank the community . She said : ' I would like everyone to know we really appreciate everything that 's being done for Mitch it 's lovely how much everyone can pull together ! ' On the fund-raising page , Stephanie Shaw said : 'Taken to soon ! You will be missed by many ! ' Verity Adams added : 'RIP Mitch , thoughts are with your friends and especially your family . ' A memorial page has since been set up to the teenager who was a keen skateboarder , to try and raise money for a memorial . And Peter Urbacz offered his services to help in building a memorial . He said : 'There are no words , but acts of kindness might ease the pain . RIP from a fellow skateboarder who never met Mitchell but would respectfully like to offer his service as a woodworker if required in the proposed skatepark bench . My heart goes out his family at this tragic and senseless time . ' And on Facebook Rebecca Child offered her condolences to the family . She said : ' I am very sorry to hear what happened to this what looks like an amazing young man my thoughts are with his family and friends . ' Chris Smith , who stated he was the teenager 's uncle , wrote : 'My nephew did n't take his own life . It was an accident . He was a great 16-year-old lad . ' He said tributes had been paid for him at the town 's skate park on Sunday . Mr Smith wrote : 'Excellent turnout in support of the family . We really do thank people for their support . ' Another post stated that the fund had been set up for people to donate money for Mitchell 's funeral and for a bench to be made in his memory . A message left on the fund raising page said : 'Mitchell Rogers was a sweet , young , 16-year-old boy , who tragically died . 'Mitchell was hit by a train and the family have been in pieces ever since . 'The community want to raise funds for a bench or plaque to be made in remembrance of this bright boy - and money towards funeral arrangements and flowers . 'No-one deserves to die the way this boy did and we want to help the families left behind after this awful accident . ' Donations can be made at www.gofundme.com/mitchellrogersfund .
The teen , named locally as Mitchell Rodgers , died after being hit by a train . Police had spoken to the year - old following an incident in 2007 . Officers were shouting ' from a distance ' when he was run over by the train . police have flooded in to Mitchell after his ' tragic accident ' occurred .