A tragic incident in Manchester has resulted in the death of a 48-year-old man after a car collided with pedestrians on a busy city road. Matthew Walker succumbed to life-threatening injuries sustained during the collision on Princess Road in Moss Side, which occurred on March 8.
Details of the Moss Side Collision
Greater Manchester Police confirmed that the vehicle was travelling in the opposite direction to Mr Walker and a 29-year-old woman at the time of the incident. Both pedestrians were immediately transported to hospital for urgent medical treatment. While the woman sustained minor injuries, Mr Walker's condition was critical, and he sadly passed away on March 13.
Family Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Matthew Walker
In a moving tribute shared through the police force, Mr Walker's family described him as a kind-hearted, loving man who always put his family and friends first. They highlighted his passionate and protective nature, noting that he was deeply loved by all who knew him.
The family's statement continued: "He was loved for his silly humour, kind acts and fun-loving nature & always having a smile on his face, which lit up every room he entered." They also praised his professional dedication, stating he was highly respected and valued as a colleague, with a career that was progressing strongly.
An Active Life Cut Short
Matthew Walker led a very active lifestyle, regularly participating in marathons and hiking for causes close to his heart. At the time of the accident, he was actively training for another marathon. His family expressed profound grief, saying: "He will be missed beyond comprehension as a son, brother, partner, stepfather and grandfather and as a close and dependable friend to the many people whose lives he touched."
They added: "There will forever be a hole in the lives of everyone who knew him, that can never be filled. We all love you Matthew, more than we can ever express in words, and we will miss you with all our hearts. The pain and loss that we all feel, will be felt forever."
Police Investigation and Witness Appeal
GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit has launched a thorough inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the crash. Authorities are urgently appealing to the public for any information that could assist their investigation.
Investigators are particularly interested in hearing from:
- Anyone who witnessed the incident on Princess Road
- Individuals with CCTV, dashcam, doorbell, or mobile phone footage from the area
Members of the public can contact police directly via telephone at 0161 856 4741 or through the force's Live Chat service available at gmp.police.uk, quoting log reference 1779 of 08/03/26. For those wishing to remain anonymous, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be reached on 0800 555 111.
This remains an active investigation as authorities work to determine the exact cause of the collision that has left a family and community in mourning.
