At about 4.40pm on Saturday 22 August 2015, police were called to Princess Street in Manchester city centre, to a report of a collision.
Officers attended and established that a white Yamaha R6 had been travelling on Princess Street, when the rider lost control and collided with a building.
The 28-year-old motorcyclist suffered serious injuries as a result of the collision and was taken to hospital, but sadly died.
Princess Street was closed for four and a half hours while emergency services dealt with the scene, but has since been reopened.
Sergeant Paul Higgins of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the family of the man who tragically died as a result of this collision.
“I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone with information about the incident to come forward and speak to police.”
Anybody with information should contact the GMP Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4742 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
