Woman left in critical condition after collision in Rochdale
Date published: 21 October 2019
GMP
Officers are appealing for information after a 44-year-old woman was left in a critical condition after being hit by a vehicle on Yorkshire Street on Sunday 20 October 2019.
Shortly before 2.30pm a blue Audi S4 was seen overtaking vehicles at high speed before colliding with the woman who was crossing the road at a pelican crossing.
The woman remains in a critical condition in hospital.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested and police want to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have dash cam footage.
Police Constable Paul Joynson said,“This is a terrible incident which has left a woman in hospital in a critical condition.
“We are appealing for anyone who may have been around Yorkshire Street at the time and can recall seeing a blue Audi S4 travelling at speed to come forward with information.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 1893 of 20/10/19. Details can also be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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