Man dies after Heywood collision

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Junction of Bridge Street and Pitt Street in Heywood

The man who was involved in a collision in Heywood on Monday morning has sadly died as a result of his injuries.

Police were called to the junction of Pitt Street and Bridge Street in Heywood town centre at 7.30am following reports of a collision between a pedestrian and a silver Vauxhall Astra car-derived van.

Bridge Street was closed in both directions for hours yesterday whilst police investigated the incident.
 

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A man in his 50s was taken to hospital but has since sadly died as a result of his injuries.

A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs, and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He has since been released under investigation.

Police Constable Suzanne Keenan, of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "A man has very tragically died as a result of his injuries following this collision and as such, we are continuing to appeal to the public for information.

"This collision happened in the build up to rush hour so we are confident that there will be a number of people who may have seen this incident or have dash cam footage. Any information you have could help us provide his loved ones with the answers they deserve."

Anyone with any information or dash cam footage of the incident is being urged to contact police as soon as possible, either through LiveChat on our website www.gmp.police.uk or call 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 679 of 23/08/2021.

Alternatively call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.