Anthony Connor Named in Fatal A49 Crash — Wigan Today
wigan today reports that Anthony Connor has been named as the cyclist who died after a collision with a car on the A49 Westwood Way in Wigan on May 7, 2026. Greater Manchester Police said it was called to the crash involving a cyclist in his 30s and a car, and believed Connor was crossing the road when it happened.
A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving and later released on bail pending further enquiries. Bolton coroner's court has received a file for Connor, while police have urged witnesses or anyone with video footage to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741, quoting log 3706 of May 7, 2026.
Anthony Connor and the A49
The collision happened on the A49 Westwood Way, a route used by traffic moving through Wigan. Police identified Connor after the crash and linked the case to an investigation that has already moved beyond the immediate response at the scene.
That shift means the focus now sits on evidence-gathering. Police are asking for witness accounts and any relevant video footage, and the reference number gives anyone with information a direct way to connect it to the correct case.
Greater Manchester Police inquiry
Greater Manchester Police said the arrest was made on suspicion of death by dangerous driving, a charge that places the driver’s conduct at the center of the inquiry. The man was later released on bail while enquiries continue.
The police account also gives the first public outline of how they believe the crash happened: Connor was crossing the road when the collision took place. That detail is important for anyone who saw the sequence unfold or captured it on a dashcam, because the investigation now depends on matching witness accounts with what the road record shows.
Bolton coroner's court file
Bolton coroner's court has received a file for Connor, moving the case into the formal process that follows a death on the road. The arrest, the bail decision and the coroner's file together show that the case is still active and not closed.
For people with information, the practical step is direct: contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 and refer to log 3706 of May 7, 2026. For Connor’s family, the public record now includes his name, the police account of the crash and the coroner’s involvement.
