Motorcyclist dies after being hit by car during M56 police pursuit

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 18:01 · Archive

A motorcyclist died after being struck by a car while fleeing on foot across the M56 motorway during a police pursuit.

A motorcyclist died on Saturday evening after being struck by a car while running across the M56 motorway during a police pursuit near Manchester. Greater Manchester Police had begun following a red motorcycle after spotting it being driven dangerously on the M60 clockwise around Stockport Pyramid at approximately 7.30pm. Officers made 'tactical contact' with the bike at low speed on the hard shoulder near junction 5 by Manchester Airport. The motorcycle was brought to a stop between junctions 3 and 4 of the M56 near Wythenshawe, after which the rider fled on foot across the motorway.

The motorcyclist was then struck by another vehicle. An ambulance crew gave him emergency medical treatment, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. A second man, who was not involved in the initial pursuit, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving when under the influence of drink or drugs and causing death by driving uninsured.

In line with procedures following a fatality after police contact, Greater Manchester Police referred the matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), which decided an independent investigation was required. The incident resulted in the closure of part of the M56 overnight. The force is appealing for anyone with information, dashcam footage or CCTV footage of the incident to contact them.

How it is being reported

• Motorcyclist killed on M56 after police pursuitThe man was spotted driving dangerously by officers on the M60 near Stockport Pyramid, police say.BBC Manchester · 18 Oct, 17:27
• Man dies after being hit by car on M56 while fleeing on foot following police chaseThe incident happened on Saturday nightManchester Evening News · 18 Oct, 16:33

In this story: Greater Manchester Police · Independent Office for Police Conduct · M56 · M60 · Stockport Pyramid · Wythenshawe · Hale Barns · Manchester Airport

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