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Independent police watchdog investigates death after M56 pursuit

By Drooid · Oct 19, 2026, 4:19 PM UTC · How we work

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Cody Lowndes Dies

Cody Lowndes died after being struck by a vehicle on the M56 following a police pursuit.
Officers began the pursuit on 17 October after spotting the motorbike riding on the M60 near Stockport Pyramid.
The rider fled on foot across the motorway, collided with another vehicle and died at the scene.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct launched an investigation as another man was arrested for suspected DUI-related death.

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Police Seek Footage

Police classified the crash as a critical incident, activating heightened response protocols.
Greater Manchester Police urged the public to submit dash-cam or CCTV recordings of the pursuit.
Drivers trapped inside the police cordon endured long waits and were rerouted via diversions.
North West Ambulance Service provided emergency treatment before the rider was pronounced dead.

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Cody Lowndes Dies

Cody Lowndes died after being struck by a vehicle on the M56 following a police pursuit.
Officers began the pursuit on 17 October after spotting the motorbike riding on the M60 near Stockport Pyramid.
The rider fled on foot across the motorway, collided with another vehicle and died at the scene.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct launched an investigation as another man was arrested for suspected DUI-related death.

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