Westhoughton residents in shock after death of man

Residents living on the estate said they heard a loud noise with many running out to help - with one saying her son called the emergency services after hearing a crash.

Police say they believe a blue Jaguar XE, driven by a man in his 20s, attempted an 'overtaking manoeuvre' on Chew Moor Lane, Westhoughton, when it hit the victim.

The road was shut into the early hours as a police investigation into the crash started.

Officers have also put out an appeal for information as a man has been arrested.

READ MORE: Pedestrian in his 40s tragically dies after being hit by 'overtaking car'

Neighbours in the area spoke of their sadness today following the tragedy.

They say the victim, who lived locally, was on his way back from picking up some groceries at the shop.

Westhoughton councillor, Arthur Price, said: "Obviously my condolences go out to the man's family."

A resident who lives in the flats opposite the scene, was visibly upset when she described the large police presence last night and the shock the death had on the area.

She said: "It is awful what's happened, the community is in state of shock, it is very very sad, all he was doing was going to shop, you just don't expect something like this."

Another said: "People went out to help including performing CPR."

One neighbour said: "A person who saw the accident was taken in by a resident."

A GMP spokesperson said: "At around 6.45pm yesterday evening, Monday, we were called to reports of a road traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian on Chew Moor Lane, Bolton.

The scene (Image: NQ) "It is believed that the vehicle in question, a blue Jaguar XE was overtaking another vehicle when it appears to lose control and ends up on the pavement.

"The Jaguar collides with a pedestrian who is walking along the pavement. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, sadly a man in his 40s died at the scene.

"The driver of the Jaguar – a man in his 20s – was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving."

They added: "Our Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

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

Electricity North West were also on the scene this morning repairing the damage following the crash.