Man arrested after motorcyclist killed in crash in Bolton

A man has been arrested after a motorcyclist was killed after a crash with a car.

The man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision on Chorley Old Road in Horwich, Bolton on Saturday at around 9.40pm.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) believe that a Skoda Fabia, travelling east along the road, “crossed directly into the path of an oncoming motorbike which has caused the collision”.

The driver of the Skoda Fabia, a man in his 20s, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody where he is being questioned by police.

GMP’s serious collision investigation Unit (SCIU) has appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

They would also like to speak to anyone who may have any footage, including dashcam, mobile phone or doorbell footage, from the area in the moments leading up to the collision.