Man dies after van collides with houses on Lees Road

A 27-year-old man has died after a white Ford Transit van collided with houses on Lees Road, Oldham on Saturday (21 October).

A 19 year-old man was also taken to hospital for treatment of his injuries.

Police, who were called just before 5.45am, are appealing for information after the fatal collision.

Sergeant Lee Westhead of GMP’s Serious Collision Unit, said: “My thoughts are with the victim’s family, who are being looked after by specially trained officers at this difficult time.

“While we work to uncover how this happened and piece together the moments before the collision, I’m asking for the public to help in any way they can.

“If you were in the area this morning, know anything about the van’s movements, or have dash-can images, please get in touch and share this information.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741 or 101, quoting incident number 529 of 21/10/17. This can also be done anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.