Yahoo News Man, 27, dies after motorbike crashes into lamppost on main road in Wigan
A 27-year-old man has died after a motorbike crash on a main road in Wigan.
The smash happened on the A577 Orrell Road in the Orrell area, near the Raj Gate Indian restaurant, at around 4.25am yesterday morning (April 25). Police believe a motorbike was travelling east on the main road, towards Wigan town centre, when it 'crossed over to the offside carriageway'.
The bike then mounted a footpath before hitting a lamppost. The rider became 'unseated' and landed in a nearby car park, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said.
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Emergency crews raced to the scene and the rider was taken to hospital in a critical condition. Tragically, he died a short time later.
His family are being supported by specialist officers. Officers at GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit are now urging any witnesses, or anyone who has footage of the crash, to come forward.
Police said the bike was 'distinctive' bright yellow colour. Paul Shore, from GMP'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 us 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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