Tragedy of 'happy-go-lucky' Joe, 22, who died on his way to work
Oldham, at around 7.20am on March 26, 2019, on his Kawasaki bike. He was driving down Oldham Road towards his workplace The Wheel Specialist, based near the New Smithfield Market off Ashton Old Road, when he collided with a HGV.Joseph, known as Joe to his family, was driving at speeds of at least 35 miles per hour past stationary traffic before the collision, the inquest was told.The driver of the lorry had indicated to turn left onto Ridings Street in Newton Heath and as he turned, Joe's bike collided with the near side of the vehicle.Joe was taken to the Manchester Royal Infirmary but sadly died of a traumatic chest injury.His family said they have been left 'devastated' by his death.