Man, 27, dies after crashing into lamppost on main road

A man died after crashing into a lamppost on a main road.

Emergency services were called to Orrell Road in Orrell, Wigan at around 4.25am on Thursday, April 25 following reports of a crash. Police said a motorcyclist travelling east on Orrell Road towards Wigan town centre crossed the carriageway and mounted a footpath before crashing with a lamppost.

The 27-year-old rider was unseated from the motorbike and then landed in a nearby carpark, where police and paramedics attended. He was taken to hospital in critical condition, but despite the best efforts of emergency services, he died a short time after arriving.

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Paul Shore from Greater Manchester Police's serious collision investigation unit said: “We are investigating the circumstances surrounding this fatal collision and providing specialist support to his family that are grieving their sudden loss.

"We are appealing to the local community for information to support our investigation. If you witnessed anything we’d be grateful if you come forward and help with our enquiries. The motorcycle involved is a distinctive bright yellow colour and we believe other road users would have seen this vehicle in the area before the collision."

Anyone with information should contact police directly on 0161 856 4741 or 101 quoting incident 453 of 25/04/2024. Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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