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Motorcyclist Killed After Fleeing Police on M56
18 Oct
Summary
- Motorcyclist died after fleeing police on M60 and M56 motorways.
- The rider was struck by another vehicle after exiting his bike.
- Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating the incident.
A pursuit on the M60 and M56 motorways concluded tragically on Saturday evening when a motorcyclist, initially stopped for dangerous driving, was killed. The red motorcycle was spotted around 19:30 BST near the Stockport Pyramid before officers brought it to a halt on the M56 near Wythenshawe.
The rider then fled his motorcycle, running across the motorway. Tragically, he was struck and killed by an oncoming vehicle. Emergency medical treatment was administered at the scene but proved unsuccessful.
Following the fatality, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) referred the matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), which has initiated an independent investigation. This is standard procedure when there has been police contact prior to a death.
Separately, a second man, not involved in the initial pursuit, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving while under the influence, and for driving without insurance. The incident caused significant disruption, leading to overnight closures on the M56.
