Tragedy as teen, 19, dies in M66 and M60 junction crash

The 19-year-old is believed to have collided with a vehicle travelling southbound on the M66 as it meets the M60 at Simister Island at around 9.40pm on the evening of Sunday November 16. Greater Manchester Police say the man who was killed may have been in a car that was previously involved in a pursuit with one of their patrols. DC Ian Lawton, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: "Officers initiated a pursuit in accordance with policy after a vehicle failed to stop for police after being seen driving at speed.

"The subsequent collision and tragic fatal injuries are now part of an independent review with the IOPC. The incident happened at the junction of the M60 and M66 (Image: Traffic Cameras UK) "We extend our condolences to the family and are appealing for anyone with information to please come forward and report."

Traffic was disrupted for much of Monday as officers went about their work investigating the scene. Police say that a blue BMW X3 was spotted being driven at speed on Bury Old Road and then went through a red light, which led to a police pursuit. Officers say they lost sight of the car and found it on the Junction 18 roundabout of the M60, where it is believed to have been abandoned after having collided with another vehicle.

The passengers of the BMW appeared to have had fled the scene on foot along the motorway, leading to a suspected crash[1] with a Tesla, where a 19-year-old man on foot died. The force[2] has confirmed that no arrests have been made at this stage[3]. They say that in line with normal procedure, referrals have been made to their Professional Standards Directorate and the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

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The Serious Collision Investigation Unit are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. Officers say they are keen to speak to anyone who may have any CCTV footage, including dashcam or mobile phone footage from the area in the moments leading up to the crash. Anyone with any information can call police on 0161 856 4741 quoting reference number 3150 of 16/11/2025 or can pass details through online.

Alternatively, members of the public can call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

References

1. ^ crash (www.theboltonnews.co.uk)
2. ^ force (www.theboltonnews.co.uk)
3. ^ stage (www.theboltonnews.co.uk)
4. ^ ALSO READ: Delays warning after 'accident investigation' on M66 (www.theboltonnews.co.uk)
5. ^ ALSO READ: Diversions in place after major section of M6 closed after vehicle overturns (www.theboltonnews.co.uk)
6. ^ ALSO READ: Police seize car in borough after finding it had false plates (www.theboltonnews.co.uk)