Motorcyclist dies after bike crashes into a gatepost of a Wigan borough home
A motorcyclist was killed when his bike crashed into the gatepost of a Wigan borough home.
The rider was travelling along Rutland Road in Tyldesley when it is believed that he lost control of his vehicle and collided with the brick gatepost of a property at around 10.50pm on Tuesday April 18.
Emergency services attended the incident but the 29-year-old man was, sadly, pronounced dead at the scene.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “The family of the rider are being supported by specialist officers.
“Officers are now appealing for witnesses - or anyone with dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage - to please get in touch.”
Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact GMP on 0161 8564741 quoting incident 4149 of 18/04/2023.
A report can also be made via GMP's website: www.gmp.police.uk
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.