A man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car ‘at a pedestrian crossing’ in Leigh. Police say the pedestrian, aged in his 40s, remains in a serious condition this morning (December 31) – more than a week after the incident took place.
Officers were called out to Westleigh Lane at around 10.30am on Monday, December 23, following a collision involving a black Ford Fiesta. Greater Manchester Police believes the man had been crossing Westleigh Lane using the pedestrian crossing near to the Go Local Extra Post Office when he was struck by the car.
The driver, a man in his 50s, was arrested and later released under investigation. GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is now appealing for information as it continues to investigate what happened.
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A GMP spokesperson added: “We are appealing for any witnesses to the collision to make contact with us. We are particularly keen to speak with the driver and/or occupants of a white Renault Kangoo van that stopped at the pedestrian crossing on the opposite carriageway.
“There were also a number of other vehicles that stopped behind this van, whom we would like to speak with the driver/occupants at the time. If you have any CCTV footage, including dashcam, mobile phone footage from the area in the moments leading up to the collision we would like to hear from you. It may be crucial to our enquiries.”
Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741, quoting reference number 1044 of December 23, 2024. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.