A 60-year-old man died in hospital after being struck by a van while crossing the road in Sale, Trafford. A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. Police are appealing for witnesses.
A 60-year-old man has died in hospital after he was hit by a van as he walked across a road, police said today. A man aged in his 40s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by careless driving, Greater Manchester Police added. It's understood he remained in police custody today - Christmas Eve - for questioning. Emergency services were called just before 8pm on Monday to reports of a road traffic collision involving a van and a pedestrian on Manor Avenue in Sale, Trafford.
It's understood to have happened outside a Nisa store near the junction with Plymouth Road. A GMP spokesperson said: 'Emergency services attended the scene, and a 60-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Sadly, he has since passed away. 'Initial enquiries suggest a vehicle was travelling along Manor Avenue in the direction of Carrington Lane before the vehicle collided with a pedestrian who was crossing the road, which caused the pedestrian to sustain serious and fatal injuries. 'A man in his 40s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.' Paramedics were in attendance, including a rapid response vehicle and ambulance, together with multiple police vehicles. The residential road was cordoned off to Carrington Lane. Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward. Detective Constable Thomas Johnson said: “Firstly our thoughts are with the loved ones who have lost a family member and friend in tragic circumstances. They are currently being supported by specialist officers at this time. 'Whilst we continue to investigate, we are urging anyone who has further information that could help us to contact us directly as soon as possible and we are keen to speak to anyone who may have any footage, including dashcam, 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 of 3040 of 23/12/2
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