Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Manchester Hyde Road Crash
A 62-year-old man suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car on Hyde Road, Gorton, Manchester, just before 5pm on New Year’s Day. Emergency crews rushed to the scene after the collision on the busy A57.
81-Year-Old Driver Arrested at Scene
The injured pedestrian was crossing two lanes towards Hyde and had reached the central reservation when an 81-year-old man driving a Vauxhall Corsa struck him. The car briefly drove off but then returned to the opposite side of the carriageway where police arrested the driver on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Greater Manchester Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is calling for anyone who saw the crash or has dashcam or mobile footage to come forward. They want to piece together exactly what happened leading up to the collision.
If you have information, contact GMP on 0161 856 4741 quoting reference 2959 of 01/01/2024. You can also provide tips anonymously via the police website or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
