Man, 37, dies after being hit by car as driver, 20, arrested
16.10.2022 - 16:29
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man has died after a late night collision with a car in Oldham, police have said. A 20-year-old man was arrested a 'short time later', police added, although it's not been confirmed what he was arrested on suspicion of as yet.
They confirmed the man who sadly died, who was 37 years-old, was believed to have been a pedestrian at the time who was hit by a car. The man hasn't been named and the car hasn't been further described by police.
The tragedy is the second on Greater Manchester's roads this weekend - a 16-year-old boy was killed and two others injured after a car hit a lamp post in Audenshaw, Tameside, earlier on Saturday night.
The collision happened on Oldham Road in Royton, Oldham. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 11.30pm on Saturday night.
In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: "Officers are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a 37-year-old man sadly lost his life. A 20-year-old was arrested a short time later after it is believed the vehicle collided with the pedestrian.
"Greater Manchester Police were called at around 11.30pm on Saturday 15 October 2022 to a serious collision on Oldham Road, Oldham.
"Emergency services attended the scene and despite the best attempts of officers and paramedics the pedestrian was sadly pronounced dead a short time later after suffering fatal injuries.
"Specialist officers have been deployed to support his family at this devastating time.
"GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are now appealing for anyone who may have seen the collision during the evening to get in touch to help their investigation.
"Officers are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have footage, including dashcam, mobile phone or