A 79-year-old woman has tragically lost her life following a road collision in Prestwich, with the driver of the vehicle arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The incident occurred on Bury New Road at approximately 8pm last night, outside Manchester, where the elderly pedestrian was struck by a silver Volvo S90.
Police Investigation Underway
Greater Manchester Police confirmed that the driver, a man in his 40s, was taken into custody and questioned overnight. He remains in police custody as investigations continue. The Volvo involved in the collision sustained significant front-end damage, visible within the police cordon established at the scene.
Emergency Response and Scene Details
Emergency services, including ambulances, attended the crash promptly, but the woman was pronounced dead at the location. The main road was sealed off in both directions between Scholes Lane and Butterstile Lane to allow officers from the Serious Collision Unit to conduct their inquiries.
A blue forensic tent was erected at the roadside as part of the investigation into the circumstances leading to the fatal collision. Police are working to determine the exact cause of the incident.
Appeal for Information
Greater Manchester Police have issued an appeal for information today, urging anyone with CCTV, dashcam, or mobile footage from the area around the time of the collision to come forward. They are particularly interested in footage from the moments leading up to the crash.
Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact the police on 0161 856 4741, quoting reference number 3219. The investigation remains active as authorities seek to piece together the events that led to this tragic loss of life.
