Jogger left fighting for her life after road crash

Woman in car arrested on suspicion of danger and drug driving

AWOMAN jogging in Stockport has suffered life-threatening injuries after a collision with a BMW.

The incident, just after 3.10pm on Saturday, took place when she was running on Styal Road, Gatley, Stockport close to the junction with Church Road. The woman, aged 34, was taken to hospital where she remains in a critical condition.

Police say the driver of the car, a woman aged 30, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and drug driving.

She has been released from police custody under investigation.

A WOMAN jogging in Stockport has suffered life-threatening injuries after a collision with a BMW.

The incident, which took place just after 3.10pm on Saturday, took place when she was running on Styal Road, Gatley, Stockport close to the junction with Church Road.

The woman, aged 34, was taken to hospital where she remains in a critical condition.

Police say the driver of the car, a woman aged 30, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and drug driving.

She has been released from police custody under investigation.

Constable Simon Venguedasalon of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “Our thoughts are with the woman and her family while she remains in hospital. Were you in the area or did you see the car prior to the collision?

“Perhaps you have dashcam footage that might assist us?

“If so, please help our investigation and get in touch.”

Police can be contacted on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 1367 of 18/04/2020 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.