Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a man in his 30s died following a single vehicle road traffic collision in Rivington.
Officers were called to this unnamed road at 9:04pm on Wednesday 8th April following reports a blue Yamaha offroad motorbike collided with a barrier used to close a car park, on an unnamed road off Rivington Lane, on the approach to Rivington Hall Barn.
The rider, a man in his 30s died at the scene and the passenger, a woman in her 30s was taken to hospital with minor injuries. She has since been discharged.
Sergeant Andrew Swindlehurst, of the 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.
“In addition to footage directly around the scene, we are also appealing for any footage of the motorbike being riden around nearby residential areas.
“Please contact us on 101 quoting log 1561 of 8th April or email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk .’’
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