A tragic accident occurred on Friday 30 December 2022 at approximately 1.40pm when 11-year-old cyclist Lucas Ashton was struck by a bus on Vernon Street, Bolton. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene, but sadly, Lucas was pronounced dead at the location.
The bus driver remained at the scene and is fully cooperating with Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers as they continue their investigation. No arrests have been made at this stage.
Detectives are urging anyone who witnessed the collision, particularly passengers on the bus at the time, to come forward with any information or dashcam footage that could aid the inquiry. Authorities stress that any tip could be vital to the investigation.
Members of the public can contact GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 or 0161 856 8802. Reports can also be submitted online at https://orlo.uk/56Ffh or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation into this heartbreaking incident progresses.
Originally published by UKNIP.
