Crash victim named

Date published: 07/05/2009

THE man killed in a collision between a car and two motor-cycles in Oldham has been named.

John Lee Quinn (47), of Buttermere Road, Ashton, was riding his Yamaha machine in Ripponden Road when he was involved in an accident with a Renault Clio at around 6.50pm on Tuesday.

Mr Quinn was pronounced dead at the scene.

The rider of another motor-cycle involved in the collision suffered minor leg injuries, and the driver of the Clio, a 25-year-old man, was uninjured.

The driver was later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has been bailed until July 13, pending further inquiries.

Witnesses to the crash should call traffic police on 0161-856 8473.