Man, 25, suffers potentially life threatening injuries after falling off his bike in Bolton crash

A motorcyclist remains in hospital with potentially life threatening injuries after being involved in a crash in Bolton at the weekend.

Officers were called to Hardy Mill Road in Harwood at around 4:30pm on Saturday afternoon (April 8) following reports a rider had fallen off their bike.

Emergency services attended the scene and treated the 25-year-old man before he was taken to hospital.

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Police said he has suffered potentially life threatening injuries to his head and face. Anyone with information relating to the incident is being asked to get in touch with police.

A GMP spokesperson said: “GMP collision investigators are appealing for information after a motorcyclist was injured in a crash in Bolton on Saturday 8 April 2023

“Officers were called to Hardy Mill Road at around 4:30pm to reports the rider had fallen from his bike. The 25-year-old man was treated at the scene and was taken to hospital with head and face injuries that are potentially life threatening.”

Information can be shared with police online or on 0161 856 4741 quoting log 2401 of 08/04/2023. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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