Motorcyclist killed in Ormskirk crash
He was travelling toward Rufford when he collided with a wall
Last updated 10th Jul 2021
Police are appealing for information following a collision in Ormskirk in which a motorcyclist was killed.
The incident occurred at around 3.50pm yesterday (Friday, July 9th) on Holmeswood Road, close to the junction with Rufford Park Lane.
The motorcyclist was travelling in the direction of Rufford when he collided with a wall. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Although he has not been formally identified as yet, police believe he was a 59-year-old man from the Banks area. His family are now being supported by specially-trained officers.
There are not thought to have been any other vehicles involved in the collision.
The road was closed for around five hours while specialist officers attended the scene.
Officers are now appealing for witnesses, or anybody with information about what may have happened, to come forward.
Sgt Finn Quainton, of the Lancashire Police TacOps team, said: “This was a tragic incident and first and foremost we send our condolences to the victim’s family and friends. Our thoughts are very much with them.
“We are now determined to find out exactly what happened and we are asking anybody with information about the collision to get in touch with us. Perhaps you saw all or part of the incident or caught it on dashcam, or maybe you saw the bike in the moments before the collision occurred.
“Whatever information you have, please contact us as soon as possible.”
Anybody with information is asked to get in touch on 101, quoting log 1048 of July 9th.