Man who died in crash in Middleton named as Christopher Gage

Christopher Gage

The rider of the motorcycle who died following a crash on Rochdale Road, Middleton on Wednesday 23 September. has been named as 31-year-old Christopher Gage from Wythenshawe.

Christopher was taken to hospital in a critical condition following the collision at 4.15pm with a white Peugeot Expert van near the junction for Hopwood Hall College, but died on Sunday 27 September despite the best efforts of emergency services.

Christopher's family have released an image of him and, paying tribute, described him as a 'loving and caring father of his daughter Imogen'.

No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.

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Sergeant Andrew Page, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with Christopher's family and friends. Our specialist officers are supporting them at this time.

“I reiterate the importance of anyone with any information or footage of this incident contacting police and helping us to ensure that every possible line of enquiry is explored.

“If you have any dash cam footage or witnessed the moments before, during or after the collision then please come forward and get in touch.”

Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 1886 of 23/09/2020. Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.