Tributes to tragic biker: ‘Everyone loved him’
TRIBUTES have been paid to a father who died following a motorbike crash in Gorton on Wednesday.
Clive Pinnock, 38, suffered serious injuries when his green Kawasaki collided with a black BMW near to the Tesco on Hyde Road.
An air ambulance landed in a nearby car park and Clive was rushed to hospital, but sadly could not be saved.
Police have launched an investigation and a 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving.
Officers have urged anyone who may have witnessed the incident to get in touch.
Clive, originally from Longsight, was a wellknown and popular figure in Manchester, and dozens of tributes have been posted on social media.
His brother Orreon Pinnock posted on Facebook earlier today: “Words can’t express right now how I am feeling and my family - Clive tho Clive.
“RIP big brother, always always here till we meet again my big bro. I love you so much just can’t believe we have lost a brother, and don’t worry mum and dad and all your kids are looked after.
“Take care big bro, love CP brother.” Friend Nicola told the Manchester Evening News: “Clive was an absolutely lovely guy, everyone that knew him loved him.
“He was the life and soul of any party and would do anything for anyone and help them if he could.”
Greater Manchester Police said they are aware of a video circulating on social media of the moments before the crash.
They asked people not to share it, but to send it to officers instead.
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident 2163 of 08/04/20.