Family pay tribute to 70-year-old man who died in collision in Wilmslow

The family of a 70-year-old man who died in a collision in Wilmslow have paid tribute to him.

Leonard Royle, from Wilmslow, was the motorcyclist involved in a collision with a silver Vauxhall Astra.

The incident occurred at the junction of Manchester Road and Dean Row Road at 9.35pm on Monday 26 July.

Sadly, Leonard passed away at the scene.

His family are being supported by specialist officers.

In a tribute, his family said: “We are deeply broken by the tragic collision that has left us without Len, he was a kind caring man and loving husband to Christine, Len will be missed by all.” 

The family would like to thank the emergency services and members of the public for their help during this incident and ask for respect at this difficult time.

Officers want to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision or may have captured relevant dashcam footage.

Information and footage can be provided by calling 101 quoting IML 1047310 or via

https://www.cheshire.police.uk/ro/report

Alternatively, anyone with information can report it to Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111 or via:

https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously