BREAKING: Man suffers 'life-changing' injuries in hit-and-run as driver arrested
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA man has been left with 'life-changing' injuries after a hit-and-run in Blackley. The 51-year-old man was walking on Rochdale Road when he was struck by a vehicle at around 9.25pm last night (Tuesday, October 24).
He was rushed to hospital from the scene. The driver initially failed to stop, police said. The vehicle was later found parked nearby and the driver - a 34-year-old man - was arrested. READ MORE: Met Office issues yellow weather warning over 'dense fog' in Greater Manchester READ MORE: Tragic house fire that killed mum and left teen daughter fighting for life started by candle, inquest hears He will be questioned in custody on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Serious Collision Investigation Unit officers, who taped off a stretch of the road after the incident, are now urging any witnesses of the crash to come forward.
They particularly want to speak to anyone who has dash cam footage. Information can be shared by calling GMP's SCIU on 0161 856 4742 quoting incident 3418 of 24/10/2023.
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