Overview
- The crash happened around 8.45pm on Tuesday on Rochdale Road in Blackley, with the rider pronounced dead at the scene.
- Two pedestrians, aged 48 and 50, were taken to hospital, with local reporting stating minor injuries after earlier reports described serious injuries.
- Greater Manchester Police set up a cordon and closed Rochdale Road, Whitemoss Road and Lionbrow Road during the response.
- The affected roads were reported to have reopened in the early hours of Wednesday following emergency and investigative work.
- The Serious Collision Investigation Unit is leading inquiries and asks witnesses or those with relevant footage to contact 0161 856 4741, use GMP’s Live Chat quoting log 3454 of December 2, or reach Crimestoppers anonymously.