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19.02.2023 - 17:41 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
An elderly man has died after being knocked down by a van in a hit-and-run in Littleborough.
The man - aged in his 80s - was struck by the vehicle on Hare Hill Road at around 11am on Friday, February 3. Police previously said a van had reversed into him while he was crossing the road.
The driver fled the scene. The man was taken to hospital and has since sadly died, Greater Manchester Police said in an update issued today (February 19).
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No arrests have been made yet. An investigation is ongoing with witnesses being urged to come forward.
Police Sergeant Phill Collingwood, from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "We believe that witnesses stopped at the scene to assist the pedestrian and informed him that they had witnessed the collision. We are appealing to anyone who assisted him or who may have witnessed the collision to come forward and contact police.
"Anyone with information or footage should contact GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident 2288 of 3/02/2023."
Information can also be reported online at www.gmp.police.uk. Alternatively, details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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