Motorcyclist who was in a collision with a car in Altrincham has died

A motorcyclist involved in a collision in Altrincham last night has sadly died.

Around 7.10pm last night (Saturday 4 August), police received a report that a red Ducati Multistrada motorcycle had been involved in a collision with a red Volkswagen Touran on Regent Road, at the junction with Groby Road.

The 50-year-old motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious head and facial injuries. He has since sadly died.

Police Constable Phil Shaw of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “With his family by his bedside, the man has sadly died in hospital.

“As we give them the space they need to deal with this horrific news, I’d urge witnesses or anyone with information that could help us, to get in contact.”

Anyone with information should contact GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting reference number 1872 of 04/08/18 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

 

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