POLICE INVESTIGATE AFTER A MOTORCYCLIST IN HIS 30'S DIED IN LAST NIGHTS CRASH IN WORSLEY

A motorcyclist in his 30's was was killed after a collision on Leigh Road in worsley last night.

Police were called shortly at 7pm on Friday night (18th March) after reports of a serious road traffic accident on the busy road close to the RHS in Boothstown.

Police say that the man died at the scene after sustaining fatal injuries during the collision.

The driver of the car remained at the scene and is helping with enquires.

This is the second death of a motorcyclist on Salford roads within a week, as a man was tragically killed after a collision on the A57 in Barton on Wednesday 16th March.

The mans family have been informed and are receiving support from specialist officers.

A statement from GMP, reads:

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"We were called at around 7.10pm on Friday 18 March to a report of a serious collision involving a car and a motorbike on Leigh Road, Boothstown.

"Emergency services attended and sadly the rider of the motorbike - a man in his 30s - suffered fatal injuries.

"His family have been informed and will be supported by specialist officers.

"The driver of the car remained at the scene and is assisting us with our enquiries."

 

No arrests have been made and anyone with information or dash-cam footage should call 0161 856 4741 quoting incident 2757 of 18/03/2022.

Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

We extend our condolences to his friends and family.