Man, 19, dies after off road track crash

Olivia Williams

24 June 2024 at 8:15 am·1-min read

A man has died after crashing on a off-road motorcycle track.

Emergency services were called to the track on Morley’s Lane in Wigan on Saturday, June 22. Around 1.55pm, the rider - a 19-year-old man - lost control of his vehicle and left the track, which caused him to be thrown from the motorcycle. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, he died from his injuries at the scene.

Officers said they are keen on speaking to anyone who may have witnessed the incident at the track and has not yet been spoken to.

Detective Constable Phil Drummond, from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the family of this young man who was out enjoying himself on a racetrack – we are in contact with them to provide assistance.

“We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have video footage, to please come forward. Your information could help our enquiries.”

If you have any information, contact police via 0161 856 4741, 101 or alternatively https://orlo.uk/rjjY7, quoting log 1673 of 22/06/24. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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