OAP, 73, dies after being hit by a car
THE family of a man who died following a collision in Poynton have paid tribute to him.
Brian Greenwood died on Sunday, October 27 following the incident on London Road North.
Emergency services were called to London Road North in Poynton town centre just before 7pm following reports of a gold Mercedes being in a passed away. collision with a pedestrian An investigation into near to Woodside Lane. the crash is underway.
His family said: “Brian A 57-year-old man from was a loving husband to Poynton, was arrested at Janet, Dad to Chris and the scene on suspicion of Claire, Father-in-law to drug driving and causing Richie and Jill, Granddad death by driving without to Oliver and Lucie, due care while over the Brother to Marilyn and limit for a controlled drug. Brother-in-Law to Kath, He has been released Phil and Ian. under investigation.
“He was 73-year-old Police are now appealing and a fit and active member for anyone who witnessed of the local Poynton the collision, or community. who has dashcam footage
“We would like to thank from around the time of the emergency services the incident, to come forward. and members of the public for their help during Anyone with information this incident and ask for in relation to the incident our privacy to be should call Cheshire respected at this difficult Constabulary on 101, time.” quoting IML 550021 or
Brian was taken to Stepping contact Crimestoppers Hill Hospital with anonymously on 0800 555 serious injuries, but 111.