Appeal after man struck by car on Wigan Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield

At 5.09pm on Friday, June 14, police were called to reports of a serious road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian in Ashton-in-Makerfield.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said a silver Karoq Skoda travelling eastbound along Wigan Road, from the junction of Bryn Road, crossed the centre line entering the westbound carriageway before colliding with a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a 50-year-old man from Wigan, was struck while standing on a footpath outside of a business.

Emergency services transported him to hospital with serious injuries, where he remains in critical condition.

No other vehicles were involved, and no other injuries were reported.

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GMP's serious collision investigation unit are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward.

They are also keen to speak to anyone who may have any footage, including CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage from the area in the moments leading up to the collision.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting log number 2527 of 14/06/2024.

Information can also be shared using our LiveChat function on our website: www.gmp.police.uk or via 101. In an emergency, always dial 999.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity - Crimestoppers - anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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