Motorcyclist dies after crash at East Lancs Road junction

The crash happened at the junction of East Lancashire Road and Old Clough Lane in Worsley, with police called to the scene at around 2pm on Friday May 1.

Officers have confirmed that a man in his 40s has died and that the Serious Collision Unit is investigating.

Speaking on Saturday, a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “Officers were called to the junction of East Lancashire Road and Old Clough Lane, Worsley, at around 2pm yesterday when there was a collision involving a car and a motorbike

“A man in his 40s, who was riding the motorbike, has sadly died and our thoughts are with his family and friends.

“To help understand the full circumstances, officers are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

“They are keen to speak to anyone who may have CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage of the incident or of the moments leading up to the incident.”

Anyone with any further information or footage can call police on 0161 856 4741 quoting log 1826 of 01/05/2026.

Alternatively, members of the public can call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Information can also be passed on via Greater Manchester Police’s website.