11 year old Bolton boy named after fatal collision with bus

Lucas Ashton was riding his bike down Vernon Street

11 year old Lucas Ashton
Author: Jamie WilliamsonPublished 1st Jan 2023

On Friday 30 December 2022 at around 1:40pm, Lucas was riding his bicycle down Vernon Street in Bolton and was sadly involved in a road traffic collision with a bus.

Officers attended the incident and Lucas was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

GMP’s specialist officers continue to support Lucas’s family and loved ones.

The driver of the bus remained at the scene and continues to assist officers with their enquiries.

No arrests have been made at this time.

Officers are continuing to appeal to members of the public - particularly passengers who were on the bus in question - to please make contact.

Lucas's family have asked for privacy while they grieve for their loss.

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