Investigation after fatal collision in Todmorden

WYP
Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 5th Aug 2024

An investigation is getting underway after a fatal collision in Todmorden.

Police say they were called at 6.22pm yesterday (Sunday) after a man suffered a serious head injury after falling off a bike.

A Police statement said:

"Can you help our Major Collision Enquiry Team with their investigation into a fatal collision in Todmorden?

"It happened at about 6.22pm yesterday (Sunday) when a black Beatbike Toba electric pedal cycle lost control as it travelled downhill along Bacup Road towards Clough Foot.

"The rider, a 34-year-old man, suffered a serious head injury and despite receiving medical attention was pronounced dead at the scene.

"The Major Collision Enquiry Team is investigating how this incident occurred and is appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to contact them on 101, or by using the livechat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website.

"Anyone with footage which may assist this investigation is also asked to get in touch."

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