Tragic Death on Oldham Road: Pedestrian Killed in Serious Crash

Greater Manchester Police were scrambled to Oldham Road near the A62, Mersey Road North, at around 11.30pm on Saturday, 15 October 2022 following a horrific collision.

Emergency crews battled to save the pedestrian, but despite their efforts, the victim was pronounced dead shortly after suffering fatal injuries.

Young Man Arrested as Investigation Gets Underway

A 20-year-old suspect was arrested shortly after the crash. GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are now hunting for witnesses to piece together exactly how this tragedy unfolded.

Police Urge Witnesses to Come Forward

Officers want anyone who saw the crash or has footage from dashcams, mobile phones, CCTV, or doorbell cameras in the area before the collision to step up and assist the investigation.

Contact GMP on 0161 856 4741, quoting incident 3646 of 15/10/22. Alternatively, use the LiveChat on the GMP website or report anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.

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