Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 3rd September 2024, at 10:20hrs
A 33-year-old man remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries following the collision.
A man has been left with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Longsight.
The incident happened last night when emergency services were called to Dickenson Road to reports of a road traffic collision between a car and a pedestrian. The car failed to stop at the scene.
In an appeal made today, Greater Manchester Police said,
“At 9:30pm last night (Monday 2 September), we were called to reports of a road traffic collision between a car and a pedestrian on Dickenson Road, Longsight.
It’s believed that the car was travelling at speed, on the wrong side of the road. At the junction of Dickenson Road with Anson Road, a pedestrian was crossing the road when the car collided with him.
The car failed to stop at the scene, but two men, age 19 and 21, were arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving a short while later on Adelphi Street, Salford.
The victim, a 33-year-old man, has sustained serious injuries that are believed to be life threatening.
GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. They are also keen to speak to anyone who may have any footage, including dashcam, mobile phone or doorbell footage, from the area in the moments leading up to the collision.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting log number 3529 of 2/9/24
Alternatively, details can be shared on our LiveChat function on our website, http://www.gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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