A family have paid heartfelt tributes to a motorcyclist who tragically died following a collision on the East Lancashire Road in Worsley last week.
Emergency services were called to the junction of East Lancashire Road and Old Clough Lane at around 2pm on Friday 1 May after a collision involving a car and a motorbike.
The rider of the motorbike, a man in his 40s, sadly died at the scene. He has now been formally named as 43-year-old David Connah.
Paying tribute, David’s partner described him as “an absolute gentleman” who was loved by many.
She said: “Dave, my fiancé, my best friend, stepdad to my daughter, was took away from me and her our family and all our friends. He was absolute gentleman and loved by so many people.
“He would light up any room with his big smile and would do anything for anyone no matter how small. You are going to be missed so, so much. It’s left a massive hole in our lives; it will never be the same without you around.
“I love you Dave so much, sleep tight babe.”
David’s children also shared an emotional message, saying: “Even after death, we will always find a way to ride again.
“Your loving children.”
His twin sister added: “We are truly heartbroken by the tragic death of our beloved David. He had everything to live for.
“A much-loved son and brother. We take great comfort knowing you’re back with your mum now.
“Thank you for the outpouring of condolences from not only friend and family, but strangers and the biker community that adored David.”
Officers from Greater Manchester Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Police are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage of the incident, or the moments leading up to it.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting log 1826 of 01/05/2026.
Information can also be shared via the report tool or LiveChat service on the GMP website at Greater Manchester Police
Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
