Police appeal for information following fatal road collision

Enquiries are on-going in relation to the collision

Police are appealing to the public for information following a fatal road collision in Stalybridge.

At around 11.03pm last night (Sunday) a grey Ford Focus failed to give way at the junction of Bayley Street and Bridge Street before colliding with an Audi A3.

Emergency services attended and a man who is thought to have been an occupant of the Ford Focus was pronounced dead at the scene.

Enquiries are on-going in relation to the collision.

The driver of the Audi, a 24-year-old man suffered minor injuries.

PC Darren White of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: "This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the victim's family at this terribly difficult time.

"A full investigation is underway and we encourage anyone who witnessed the incident, especially those who may have provided first aid at scene or anyone with information to please get in touch."

Contact police on 0161 856 4741, quoting log 3196 of the 9 May 2021, or call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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