MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING FATAL M60 COLLISION IN SALFORD

Shortly after 10.15am on Friday 18 May 2018, police were called to reports of a collision involving a car and a motorbike at junction 12 of the M60, Anti-clockwise. 

A white Volkswagen Caddy van was travelling in lane four - anti-clockwise on the M60 - as it approached the exit at junction 12 for the M602 and the M62. 

The van came to an almost complete stop next to the exit for the junction. It then left the M60 at junction 11 for Eccles. 

A few moments later, a motorbike collided with the rear of a red Jaguar. 

The motorcyclist – a man in his 50s – sadly died as a result of his injuries. 

Police are continuing to appeal to any of the drivers who were behind the white van or were in the area immediately before or after the collision. 

Sergeant Darren Hancock, Senior Investigating Officer for GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said,

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“After extensive enquiries we have now located the white VW Caddy van and 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He remains in custody.  

“We are working tirelessly to provide the family with the answers they deserve.  At this time we require further witnesses to come forward and speak to us.  They may think they have little information but they may have witnessed something that would be vital to this ongoing investigation. 

“We are also particularly keen to speak to the driver of a white Audi estate, a panel van with roof ladders attached, a red Golf and others vehicles which can be seen directly behind the van. I want to stress that they aren’t in any trouble but they may be able to help. 

“If you were in any other vehicle that is either featured in the footage or was around at the time, then please get in touch as a matter of urgency.” 

 

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 661 of 18 May 2018.