An inquest has opened into the death of a much loved biker from Wigan. Jamie Harrison was killed when his motorbike crashed with a Ford Focus on September 1, Bolton Coroner's Court heard.
Jamie, 53, of Ince, was seen by witnesses overtaking on Hall Lane, prior to the crash, police coroner's officer Stephen Wildman told the hearing. Mr Wildman said: "On Thursday 1 September 2022, Mr Harrison was riding his motorcycle along Hall Lane, towards Hindley in a southerly direction.
"At the same time, a Ford Focus motor vehicle was being driven along the road in a northern direction. Witnesses have seen Mr Harrison overtaking on the road and Mr Harrison has then collided with the Ford Focus, causing him to be unseated from his motorcycle."
