Fatal collision in Whitworth

A man died following a collision in Whitworth in the early hours of Tuesday morning (1 November).

A blue Renault Clio was travelling down a rural single track lane from the direction of Lobden Golf Club towards Whitworth at around 4.05am.

It is thought that the car has struck a wall causing fatal injuries to the driver, a 38-year-old man from Whitworth.

He was initially taken to Royal Oldham Hospital by ambulance but was pronounced dead soon after arrival.

The passenger, a 35-year-old woman also from Whitworth, also suffered suspected pelvic and rib injuries and is in a stable condition in Manchester Royal Infirmary. Her injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

If you saw anything or have any information that could help the police investigation, call 101 and quote incident reference 191 of 1 November.