Man dead and teenage boy injured after motorbike crash in Wigan
Police are now appealing for any witnesses to come forward
An investigation's been launched after a fatal motorbike crash in Wigan
Greater Manchester Police were called at around 5pm on Saturday 20 January to reports of a collision involving two males riding a motorcycle.
A 27-year-old suffered serious injuries as a result of the incident and despite the efforts of paramedics, died on Sunday.
A 16-year-old boy suffered minor injuries.
The force said initial enquiries suggested that at around 5pm that evening, the two males were on the motorbike when it collided with a fence post on a path off Hall Lane in Aspull.
GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting reference number of 2192 of 20/01/2024.
Information can also be shared on the force's website or, alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.