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Motorcyclist, 21, dies in collision with car in Chorley Motorcyclist killed in Chorley crash had toured Europe
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A 21-year-old motorcyclist died following a collision near Chorley on Sunday. A man killed in a crash in Chorley had recently returned from a motorbike tour of Europe as part of his 21st birthday celebrations.
The incident happened at around 12:45 BST on Bolton Road, Withnell. Thomas Sargent was on his Yamaha Fazer motorbike on Bolton Road, Withnell, on Sunday afternoon when he was involved in a collision with a Volvo car.
Lancashire Police said the motorcyclist was heading towards junction three of the M65 on his Yamaha Fazer when he was involved in a collision with a Volvo car. He was airlifted to the Royal Preston Hospital, where he later died.
He was airlifted to the Royal Preston Hospital, where he later died. Police are urging witnesses to get in touch. His family described him as a "quiet, enthusiastic, caring and loving man" with a "real passion for motorcycles".
The man has not yet been identified and police said the road was closed for three hours. Paying tribute, they said: "He had just celebrated his 21st birthday by touring Europe on his Yamaha motorbike.
"He died doing something he loved and is now at peace and resting with his Grandma. He will be dearly missed by everybody that knew him and will never be forgotten."
Police are urging witnesses of the collision to get in touch.