Motorcyclist dies in Stockport crash

An investigation's been launched after a motorcyclist has died in a crash in Stockport.

At around 6am, a car travelling along the A6188 Tiviot Way collided with a motorcycle that was navigating a bend.

Sadly, the rider, a man aged 55, died at the scene. His family are being supported by specialist officers.

A man aged 29 and a woman aged 23 have both been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Enquiries are ongoing.

GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is reviewing the incident and is now appealing for anyone with any information to please come forward.

This includes anyone with relevant dashcam, CCTV, or mobile phone footage from around the time of the collision.

You can contact police via 101 or gmp.police.uk, quoting log 729 of 7/9/24.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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