Man in 30s dies after crash near Rivington Hall Barn

The collision happened shortly after 9pm on Wednesday, March 8 and involved a blue Yamaha off-road motorbike that collided with a car park barrier.

The rider was pronounced dead at the scene.

A woman in her 30s, who was a passenger on the bike, sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital but has since been discharged.

Sergeant Andrew Swindlehurst, from the Lancashire Roads Policing Unit, said: “A man has very sadly died following this collision, and our thoughts remain with him and his loved ones at this difficult time.

“We are in the early stages of our investigation, and I am appealing directly to you, the public, for your assistance.

“If you witnessed this collision, have any CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage, or have any information that could assist us, please do get in touch with us.”

Police are also seeking footage from nearby residential areas that may show the motorbike being ridden prior to the collision.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting log 1561 of April 8 or email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk.

Specially trained officers are supporting the man’s family.