Pensioner, 91 dies after he is hit by car – as woman, 89 fights for life
A 91-YEAR-OLD man has died after being struck by a car.
The man was taken to hospital following the collision on Swan Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, on Monday evening but has now died, Greater Manchester Police confirmed.
An 89-year-old woman was left critically injured and is fighting for life.
Police arrested a 22-year-old woman at the scene, who has since been released under investigation.
Officers are now appealing for any witnesses or dash cam footage.
A GMP spokesman said: “Police are appealing for witnesses after a man has died, and a woman was left with life threatening injuries after being hit by a car in Wigan.
“Officers were called to Swan Lane just before 7pm on Monday 18 October to reports two pedestrians had been hit by a car.
“Emergency services attended, and a 91-year-old man, and 89-year-old woman were taken to hospital with lifethreatening injuries. Sadly, despite the best efforts of emergency care staff, the 91-year-old man passed away overnight (Thursday, October 21).
“The 89-year-old woman remains in a critical condition. A 22-year-old woman was arrested at the scene, and has been released under investigation. “Officers are continuing to investigate the circumstances around what happened, and are keen to speak to anyone who may have any information.”
Pc Karl Horner, of the Serious Collisions Investigations Unit, added: “This was a tragic incident in which an elderly man has now sadly lost his life. Our thoughts are very much with his loved ones at this awful time.”
Anyone with information or DashCam footage can call GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741, quoting incident 2687-18/10/2021.
Our thoughts are very much with his loved ones at this awful time Pc Karl Horner