A man has sadly died after being hit by a car in Stockport.
The crash happened on Stockport Road in the Ashton-under-Lyne area at around 11.55pm on Wednesday (September 25). Officers responded to reports of a collision between a pedestrian and car, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said.
Tragically, the pedestrian – a 40-year-old man – died after being rushed to hospital. His next of kin has been informed.
A 29-year-old man was arrested on the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Police said a 23-year-old man later himself in.
He was also arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Both have since been released on bail as investigations into the incident continue.
After the crash on Wednesday evening, a cordon was put in place on Stockport Road near to the junction with William Street. Pictures showed officers from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit carrying out work within the cordon as the road was closed for several hours.
Debris from the incident could be seen on the road. A Specialist Operations Incident Command van was also pictured on the scene.
Police are now urging any witnesses of the crash, or anyone with footage, to come forward. Officers can be contacted on 0161 856 4741 quoting log 4160-25/9/24.
Information can also be reported via www.gmp.police.uk or 101 or shared anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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