Collision investigators appeal for information after motorcyclist dies in Bolton

Wednesday, 14 June 2023 09:45

By David Murphy

Greater Manchester Police serious collision investigators are appealing for information after a motorcyclist died in Bolton yesterday (13/06/2023).

A 27-year-old male was travelling along Moss Bank Way between 22:40 and 23:10 when he was involved in a collision on Moss Bank Way, between Captains Clough Road and Halliwell Road.

Emergency services attended but, sadly, the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

Moss Bank Way is currently closed between the junction of Captains Clough Rd and Halliwell Rd while investigations are underway. The road is expected to be closed for a number of hours and motorists may wish to consider alternative routes.

Anyone with any information about this incident, or any dashcam/CCTV footage from the area at the time, should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting log 4642 of 14/06/2023

Information can also be reported online or by using the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk. If you can't report online, call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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