Tributes have been paid to a dad-to-be who was killed just two months before his daughter was due to be born.
Michael Hanley died after a crash on Liverpool Road in Bickerstaffe at 9.30pm on Friday, June 16. Emergency crews rushed to the scene after they received reports a motorbike had left the carriageway and the rider had fallen from the vehicle.
Lancashire Constabulary today confirmed the 39-year-old was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Following the tragedy, his devastated family have described him as having "the biggest heart", reports Lancs Live.
A statement released by his family reads: “Michael was a much-loved fiancé, son, brother, uncle, friend, and daddy-to-be to his baby girl who is due in August. Michael was taken away from us far too soon at the age of 39. He was known to be a gentleman by people who knew him and would light up the room with his smile, huge personality, and the warmest of hugs.
“He had the biggest heart and he loved his family and friends so much. Michael will be sadly missed and never forgotten, he will live on forever in his daughter, in our hearts and memories.”
Officers who are investigating the crash are appealing for witnesses to the incident and to anyone driving in the area around the time who have dashcam footage.
Sgt Paul McCurrie of Lancashire Police said: “First and foremost, our thoughts are with Mr Hanley’s family at this very sad and distressing time for them. Our investigation into the collision is very much ongoing and we are appealing for witnesses who were using Liverpool Road around the time it happened.”
Anyone with information, please call 101 – quoting log 1543 of June 16, 2023 – or email 3361@lancashire.police.uk.
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