Pedestrian who died in horror crash named and pictured as tributes pour in
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA man who died after being struck by a motorbike while crossing the road in Oldham has been named as Tim Scratcherd. Emergency services, including police officers, fire crews and paramedics, were called to a crash on Ripponden Road at around 4pm on Saturday, May 18.
A man, aged in his 70s, tragically died at the scene. He has since been named by friends as Tim Scratcherd. In an appeal issued the following day, Greater Manchester Police said enquiries had revealed Mr Scatcherd was crossing Ripponden Road when he was hit by a motorbike. READ MORE: "I'll never forget that cheeky smile..." Heartbreaking tributes pour in for dad-to-be, 26, who died in water rescue tragedy The rider of the bike - a man aged in his 20s - was also rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
He remains there for treatment. A spokesperson for Rochdale Coroners' Court confirmed to the Manchester Evening News that Mr Scratcherd’s death has been referred to the coroner.
Today, tributes are being paid to Tim by his friends and colleagues. Mark Chambers began working with Tim, an educational technology consultant, more than 30 years ago on projects to help develop the computing curriculum in schools.
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