Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Horror Crash on Whitby Road, Oldham
A serious smash involving a motorcycle and a car has left a 23-year-old man fighting for his life in Oldham.
Crash Rocks Whitby Road
The collision happened just after 4.15pm on Sunday, January 7, 2024. The motorcyclist was heading south along Whitby Road when he slammed into a car turning into April Close.
Emergency services rushed to the scene immediately. The motorcyclist suffered severe injuries and was rushed to hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
Investigation Underway, No Arrests Yet
Police are continuing their probe into the crash but have made no arrests so far. The car driver is cooperating fully with officers.
Witnesses Urged to Come Forward
Officers need help piecing together what happened. Anyone with dash-cam, CCTV, or mobile footage from the area at the time is urged to get in touch.
- Call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741, quoting incident number 2066 of 07/01/2024.
- Report via the official Greater Manchester Police website at www.gmp.police.uk.
- Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The community’s help is vital in cracking this investigation.
