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James Swinscoe, 77
James Swinscoe, 77, died in a collision with a six vehicles including a BMW i3 on Warrington Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, on 6 May.
His daughter said he brought joy to everyone lucky enough to meet him and wanted him remembered as kind-hearted and fun loving.
“My dad brought Joy to everyone that was lucky enough to meet him and will be very much missed by the many people that knew him.”
James was the 17th person known to have died on Greater Manchester’s roads in 2026.
Sources
- GMP: Officers appeal for information following serious collision in Ashton-in-Makerfield · gmp.police.uk
- Wigan Today: Daughter shares tribute for loving dad who sadly died following a collision in Wigan borough · wigantoday.net