Overview
- A Yamaha MT motorcycle and a Fiat Ducato van collided at the junction of Saddleworth Road and Gate Head Lane, killing the rider on Thursday, June 25.
- West Yorkshire Police have identified the deceased as 29-year-old Dylan Sumner of Widnes and released his photograph as part of the inquiry.
- Officers arrested a 24-year-old on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving; he was interviewed and has been released on bail while enquiries continue.
- The Major Collision Enquiry Team is asking motorists and bystanders to check dashcam or phone footage and to contact police via 101 or online quoting log 620 of June 25.
- Emergency crews including two ambulances and an air ambulance attended and Saddleworth Road was closed for several hours while investigators gathered evidence and supported Mr Sumner’s family with specially trained officers.