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Michael Margetson

Michael Margetson died in a collision with a two other vehicles on Broadway at the Elk Mill Retail Park turning, Royton, on 17 March.

His wife Diane called him her best friend, the cornerstone of the family and the greatest storyteller and hug giver.

“You weren't just a part of our family you were the cornerstone.”

Michael was the 13th person known to have died on Greater Manchester’s roads in 2026.

22-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving; bailed.

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