The victim of a fatal road accident in Wigan last week has been named.

Anthony Connor, 38, suffered fatal injuries when he and his pedal bicycle were in collision with a car on Westwood Way, the A49 bypass, on the night of Thursday May 7.

A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, then bailed pending further inquiries.

Police believe Mr Connor was crossing the dual carriageway when the collision took place at 10.30pm.

Westwood Way blocked off at the Goose Green end to morning rush hour traffic today following a fatal collision involving a car and Anthony Connor's pedal bike

placeholder image — Westwood Way blocked off at the Goose Green end to morning rush hour traffic today following a fatal collision involving a car and Anthony Connor's pedal bike

Traffic was only allowed to flow again in both directions along the bypass after the next morning’s rush hour as investigations continued.

Bolton Coroner’s Office confirmed that a file on Mr Connor, who lived in Wigan, had been passed on to them. A date for an inquest opening hearing has yet to be set.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has any information, dashcam or mobile footage, is asked to contact Greater Manchester Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting log 3706 of 07.05.26.