Man dies after motorcycle collision in Eccles

The 26-year-old was on Gilda Brook Road in Eccles on Wednesday evening, when he hit the central reservation

Published 2nd Nov 2018

A man has died following a collision near West One Retail Park, Eccles.

A 26-year-old man was riding a motorcycle at around 10pm on Wednesday 31 October 2018 when he was involved in a collision with the central reservation of Gilda Brook Road, Eccles, Salford.

The man was taken to hospital, where he later sadly died.

Police are continuing to appeal for information following the collision, and people with dashcam footage and witnesses are encouraged to come forward.

Sergeant Darren Hancock of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This was a tragic incident in which a man has sadly lost his life. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this horrendous time.

“Our investigations are ongoing and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision, or those with information about what happened, to please get in touch with us.

“If you know something, even if it might seem small or insignificant, please contact us because it could be vital in allowing us to establish exactly what happened.”

Anyone with information should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting reference number 2586 of 31/10/18 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111