Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash at junction 18 of the M62 yesterday afternoon (Tuesday), where the road joins the M60. Police found that the rider of a Yamaha motorcycle lost control as he was driving on the east road of the M62, police said. The rider – a 60-year-old man – was rushed to hospital from the scene. A short time later, his tragic death was confirmed. READ MORE: Two arrested in police crackdown on fraudsters at Manchester airport “meet and greet” parking companies Greater Manchester police said his closest relatives had been notified. Conflict investigators are now calling for witnesses to witness the crash – which took place around 2.50pm. In a statement, a GMP spokesman said: “At around 2.50pm on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, we received a report of a collision at junction 18 of the M60 and M62. Investigations revealed that the rider of a Yamaha motorcycle lost control. vehicle as it entered the east slide of the M62. “The rider, a man in his 60s, was taken to the hospital where he was unfortunately pronounced dead. His relatives have been informed. “Anyone who has information or video from a dashboard camera showing the motorcycle preceding the collision should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit via 0161 856 4741 with reference 1913 21/05/22.” Read more of the top stories of the day here READ NEXT:
