The family of Lewis Durham have paid tribute to their ‘loving son, grandson, and little brother’

Lewis Durham, aged 21, sadly died after a road traffic collision on Ormskirk Road in Wigan.

Happening at around 7:15pm on Saturday 13 April 2024, at the junction with Billinge Road, a car collided with a motorbike that had a rider and passenger on it.

Both became unseated, suffering serious injuries.

Emergency services attended and sadly confirmed Lewis had sadly passed away at the scene because of the impact.

Despite the best attempts of medical professionals, the other person, a 56-year-old man, also tragically died a short time later in hospital from injuries suffered at the time.

The driver of the vehicle, a 41-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and causing serious injury by careless driving. He has since been released on bail.

Paying tribute to Lewis, his family said:

“It is with great sadness that Lewis has been so tragically taken away from us. He sadly passed away in a road traffic accident in Wigan on Saturday 13th April.

“The youngest in our family with the world at his feet. He’s left a huge hole in our family, our hearts are absolutely broken. He was always a happy, fun loving character, who had everything going for him in life, loved by everyone and had the best of friends. A loving son, grandson, and little brother.

“We’d like to thank the emergency services and people who assisted him at the scene who comforted him in maybe his last moments. We’ll cherish every memory we have of you Lewis.

“We’re all beyond proud of you and will miss and love you forever. You’re now the brightest star in the sky Lewis. Love you forever and always Mam, Dad, Grandma, Granda, Nana, and your two big sisters.”