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Motorcyclist in his 20s killed in crash with man arrested
by Paul Britton · Manchester Evening NewsA man aged in his 20s on a motorbike has been killed in a road traffic collision, police said today.
Police said they believe a Skoda car 'crossed directly into the path of an oncoming motorbike' on Chorley Old Road in Horwich, Bolton, on Saturday night. The motorcyclist, who hasn't been named, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Greater Manchester Police said a man also aged in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He remained in police custody for questioning today - Sunday.
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GMP has issued an appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. The road has now reopened between Bottom O' Th' Moor and Old Kiln Lane.
In a statement, GMP said: "Our Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for information after a fatal road traffic collision between a vehicle and a motorbike on Chorley Old Road in Bolton.
"At around 9.40pm on Saturday 14 December 2024, it is believed that Skoda Fabia travelling east along Chorley Old Road in Horwich, has crossed directly into the path of an oncoming motorbike which has caused the collision.
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"Emergency services attended but sadly, the rider of the motorbike, a man in his 20s, suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene.
"The driver of the Skoda Fabia – a man in his 20s – was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody for questioning.
"Our Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
"They are also keen to speak to anyone who may have any footage, including dashcam, mobile phone or doorbell footage, from the area in the moments leading up to the collision."
Call police on 0161 856 4741, quoting log number 3241 of 14/12/2024. Details can also be shared on the LiveChat function on GMP's website - www.gmp.police.uk - or via Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.