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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.
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.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting log number 3241 of 14/12/2024.
Alternatively, details can be shared on our LiveChat function on our website, www.gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.