Motorcyclist dies after Altrincham collision

    A motorcyclist has died following a collision in Altrincham.

    At around 7.10pm on Saturday 4 August, police received a report that a red Ducati Multistrada motorcycle had been involved in a collision with a red Volkswagen Touran on Regent Road, at the junction with Groby Road.

    The 50-year-old motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious head and facial injuries. Greater Manchester Police have since confirmed he has died.

    The other driver remained at the scene and no arrests have been made.

    Police Constable Phil Shaw of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “With his family by his bedside, the man has sadly died in hospital.

    “As we give them the space they need to deal with this horrific news, I’d urge witnesses or anyone with information that could help us, to get in contact.”

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