The couple, from Royton, were riding a yellow Suzuki off-road motorcycle just before 11 a.m. when they collided with a gray Ford Kuga near the intersection of Cardigan Street.  Unfortunately, both died of serious injuries and their deaths are being investigated by the Greater Manchester Police Serious Conflict Investigation Unit.

Special officers are working to support the families of Harry and Lewis, who today (Sunday) paid tribute to the men and thanked the community for their messages of support and kindness this catastrophic weekend. Paying tribute to 20-year-old plumber Harry, his family said: “Words can not describe what it’s like to lose our youngest child, Harry – our son – in such a tragic way. Our hearts are broken. READ MORE: “There is nothing there I want”: Their hearts are Mantonian, but they are led by Rothdale … In the Middleton gap “Harry is a very dear son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, uncle and friend. His life and death will touch many people – especially those who love him dearly. Harry was 20 years old, a tender, kind and thoughtful young man; so full of life – happy in his job as a plumber with all his life in front of him. “We want to thank all the first responders who tried to save the lives of both Harry and his friend and supported the other people involved in the horrific incident. I thank the police for their kindness and compassion, and thank you for your kind words. all and support. Harry Atkinson (Image: GMP) “Harry is precious to us and as we try to come to terms with the harsh reality of not coming home, we ask people as a family to give us a little privacy, time and space in grief in our own way.” The family of 21-year-old Lewis said: “The family has been completely devastated by the loss of our beloved Lewis. We are truly humiliated by the outpouring of love and support from the community and from Lewis’s friends and family. “It reinforced what we already knew; that everyone who knew him loved him and loved him. The family would like to thank everyone for the hundreds of kind, positive messages they received. We are so grateful and he brought so much comfort in this horrible moment.” Lewis Meeson (Image: GMP) The driver of the Ford remained at the scene and is assisting police in the investigation. No arrests have been made and GMP continues to call for information and video from the camera. Anyone with information should call the GMP on 0161 856 4741, reporting incident 1045 on 15/04/2022. Details can also be sent anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111. Get more news from your place of residence by subscribing to the free MyOldham newsletter here Read more related articles Read more related articles