Yahoo News Teenager dies after horrific incident on off-road track
A teenager has tragically died after 'losing control' of a motorcycle at an off-road bike track in Tyldesley.
The 19-year-old was 'enjoying himself' on his bike at the race track on Morley's Lane on Saturday (June 22) before the horrific incident, Greater Manchester Police said. At around 1.55pm, he 'lost control' of the motorcycle and was 'thrown' from the bike.
His injuries proved to be fatal and he sadly died at the scene, believed to be the Astley Raceway. Officers are in contact with the teenager's family.
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Police now want to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident at the track on Saturday. They want to hear from 'anyone who 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.”
GMP can be contacted by calling 0161 856 4741, 101 or alternatively at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 1673 of 22/06/24. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
