Man Dead After High-Speed Crash in East Manchester
Tragedy struck in the early hours of Tuesday, July 12, 2022, when a blue Range Rover smashed into a telephone mast on Hyde Road, Gorton. The crash happened just before 2:50 a.m., near the junction with Debdale Lane, heading away from Manchester City Centre.
One Fatality, Two Injured
Despite desperate efforts from paramedics and officers at the scene, a 23-year-old man—thought to be a front-seat passenger—was pronounced dead. The driver, also believed to be a man, sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries and remains hospitalised. A second passenger suffered minor injuries and is also receiving treatment.
Grey Audi A3 Suspected Involved, Woman Arrested
Police investigations suggest a grey Audi A3 may have played a role in the crash. A 23-year-old woman, believed to be the Audi’s driver, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and is currently in custody for questioning.
The road remains closed following the collision as the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) digs for answers.
Police Hunt Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Sergeant Andrew Page of the SCIU urged anyone who saw the vehicles in Gorton or has dashcam, mobile phone, CCTV, or doorbell footage from just before the crash to come forward. “We are piecing together the circumstances and will leave no stone unturned,” he said. “Our thoughts are with the family of the man who died, and we are doing everything we can to support them.
If you have any information, call police on 0161 856 4741 and quote incident 367 of 12/07/22.
