Anthony Place, a 38-year-old from Horwich, died instantly when his blue Yamaha motorbike collided with a car park barrier on a side road off Rivington Lane, near Rivington Barn, at 9.04pm on Wednesday April 8. An inquest heard the bike was being ridden without lights.
Inquest details
At an inquest held at Preston Coroner's Court on September 9, Assistant Coroner Richard Taylor heard that Anthony was born in Blackburn and worked as a wheel refurbisher. He lived at St Catherines Close in Horwich. He was taken to hospital, where his body was identified by his partner.
The coroner returned a conclusion of road traffic collision, stating: "Anthony Damien Place died on Rivington Lane Chorley on 8th April 2026 from injuries sustained when the motorcycle he was riding without lights in darkness collided with a car park barrier."
Family tribute
After Anthony's death, his family issued a tribute via police, describing him as a "loving father and stepfather" and a "loving partner and father". They said: "Rest easy our beautiful son – you left us way too soon. Your smile lit up every room you went in to and your energy gravitated on to everyone you met."
They added: "You were a loving father, stepfather, and partner, the best big brother, and a crazy uncle. Words will not come close to how this emptiness feels. You have left many hearts broken and a void that will never be filled."
