A motorbike rider who died after a collision with a bus in Wigan has been named
Luke Hill, 28, has been named as the motorcyclist who died after a collision with a bus in Wigan.
A motorcyclist who died after a collision with a bus in Wigan has been named.
Luke Hill, 28, was fatally injured when his vehicle crashed into a single-decker bus shortly before 11.55pm on Thursday at the junction of Wigan Road, Cansfield Grove and Alexandra Road, in Ashton.
He was taken to hospital for treatment, but he could not be saved.
Charlie Ann Plumpton wrote on Facebook: “RIP my lovely cousin Luke Hill. I can’t believe it, in shock.”
Annemaria Lewis Ryan wrote: “RIP Luke Hill you always had a lovely smile. Thinking of his mum and brother.”
Emergency services rushed to Wigan Road after the collision, with paramedics and police officers treating Luke while firefighters dealt with a fuel spillage.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “Officers were called to reports of a serious road traffic collision on the Wigan Road junction of Alexandra Road in Wigan at around 11.54pm.
"A bus collided with a motorbike and the rider, a 28-year-old man, suffered potentially life-threatening injuries.
"He was taken to hospital for treatment but has since sadly died.
"The bus driver remained at the scene and is supporting the investigation.
"Officers are appealing for any witnesses who may have saw the moments leading up to this incident, or anyone who has mobile phone or dash cam footage, to come forward and assist our investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741, quoting log number 4225 of August 6.
Alternatively, contact independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.