A 24-year-old motorcyclist has died in a crash -- almost two years to the day since his father was killed in a similar biking accident.

Darren Clancy, of Wingate Drive, Whitefield, suffered fatal injuries when his Husqvarna 610 motorbike was in collision with a car in Radcliffe New Road, Whitefield, on Saturday afternoon.

Passers-by, including an off-duty firefighter, gave first-aid until paramedics arrived and took him to Fairfield General Hospital, but he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Darren, who had a 16-month-old daughter, Holly, died just days after the second anniversary of the death of his father, Gary.

On May 4, 2002, Gary (40) was riding his motorbike in Garstang when he lost control of the machine while trying to avoid a collision with a car. He died in hospital while undergoing emergency surgery.

Speaking about the latest tragedy, Darren's mother, Mrs Gaynor Clancy, said: "Darren had just picked up his motorbike in order to sell it. It had been stuck in the garage for a while after his dad had died in a similar accident almost two years to the day.

"He was a very popular lad with lots of friends. He worked as a joiner for a local firm and had a keen interest in motorbikes."

Darren leaves a 19-year-old sister, Danielle, as well as his partner, Vicky Ramsden (19).

"He was a lovely lad with everything to live for. He will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him," added Mrs Clancy.

The accident on Saturday happened at 5.10pm near to Radcliffe New Road's junction with Jackson Street. Darren was in collision with a Vauxhall Nova being driven by a 64-year-old woman from Radcliffe. She was taken to hospital for treatment for shock.

The road was closed while investigations were carried out and diversions were put in place. An inquest is expected to be opened later this week and adjourned pending further accident and medical investigations.

Bury Police are asking witnesses to the accident to call Bury traffic unit on 0161 856 8072.