Stolen car crash man dies
Date published: 22 September 2009
A MAN who was left fighting for his life when a stolen car ploughed into a lamp-post has died.
The 20-year-old was seriously injured in the smash on Oldham Road, Denshaw, in the early hours of Sunday.
He was placed on life-support at Tameside General Hospital but died yesterday.
A police officer on routine patrol spotted the stolen Nissan Micra in Ripponden Road, Denshaw, at about 2.10am.
It did a U-turn, sped off and crashed opposite the Printer’s Arms car park.
Two people were cut free from the car which flipped on to its side on the pavement.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested and bailed on suspicion of burglary while a 17-year-old boy remains in hospital with a broken leg.
The police officer has been taken off driving duties while the Independent Police Complaints Commission reviews the incident.
Witnesses should contact the police on 0161-872 5050.
