An inquest has opened into the death of a cyclist who died after being struck by a car at a busy junction in Bolton. Lee Rayner, 52, was killed in the collision on Chorley New Road earlier this month.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) described the incident on May 5 as a 'non-stop road traffic collision' and said that a 31-year-old man was arrested nearby, after VW Polo initially made off from the scene.
An inquest into Mr Rayner's death opened at Bolton Coroner's Court last week and was adjourned until August. The hearing heard that Mr Rayner died from 'multiple injuries'.
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At the time, a GMP spokesman said: "A man has sadly died following a non-stop road traffic collision in Bolton on 5 May 2022. Officers were called just before 5am to a report of a road traffic collision involving a vehicle and a cyclist on Chorley New Road and Victoria Road.
"Emergency services attended and the cyclist, a man in his 50s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. A grey VW Polo made off from the scene but was later found and an 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving. He has been bailed pending further enquiries."
Sergeant Andrew Page, from GMP’s serious collision investigation unit, added: “Our thoughts are with the man’s family who are understandably devastated at this news and we’re doing all we can to get them the answers they deserve. A man was arrested at the scene and following questioning, he has been bailed pending further enquiries.
“We’re already following up a number of lines of enquiry and would urge anyone with information, or anyone with any dash-cam footage, to report it to us as it may assist with our investigation.
"Anyone who may have seen a grey VW Polo prior to the collision or in the area beforehand is also asked to get in touch by calling 0161 856 4741 or reporting it online or via LiveChat. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
Manchester Evening News asked GMP if there have since been any charges in relation to the person arrested but GMP did not respond.
