Two men have been arrested on suspicion of making 'threats to kill' after an altercation saw a car veer off a road and into water.
08.04.2023 - 09:37 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
An elderly man has died in hospital four days after being hit by a car in Oldham.
The crash happened on Sheepfoot Lane, near the junction with Oldham Road, at around 8.10am on Monday morning (April 3). Police said previously a Hyundai i10 car was being driven east along the road when the man - aged in his 80s - began to cross over using his walking frame.
The car then hit him and emergency services were called to the scene. The driver remained on the scene and assisted police officers.
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The man was taken to hospital with hip and pelvis injuries. In an update issued this morning (Saturday), police said he tragically died on Friday.
No arrests have been made. Any witnesses are now being urged to come forward to Greater Manchester Police.
Officers also want to speak to anyone who has dash cam or CCTV footage of the incident. In a statement issued this morning, a police spokesperson said: "GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
"They are also keen to speak to anyone who may have any footage, including dashcam and mobile phone footage from the area in the moments leading up to the collision. Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting reference number 644 of 03/04/2023.
"Alternatively, details can be shared on our LiveChat function on our website, www.gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity – Crimestoppers - anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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