Police are appealing for information after pedestrian hit by car in Bury

Police were called to Walmsley Road in Bury just after 9:30pm yesterday (Tuesday 9 November) following reports a pedestrian had been hit by a car while crossing the road.

Emergency services attended, but despite the best efforts of paramedics, a 34-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The vehicle left the scene, and was located a short distance away. It's now being examined for forensic evidence.

A 34-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of disqualified driving, and assisting an offender. She remains in custody for questioning.

Sergeant Andrew Page from GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: "This was an horrific incident that resulted in the death of a man, and our thoughts are with his family at this tragic time.

"We're working to establish exactly what happened, and we're keen to speak to anyone who may have DashCam footage, or CCTV of the incident or the area around it at the time.

"If you or anyone you know has any footage or information, please get in touch. You can contact us via LiveChat on our website, www.gmp.police.uk or call 0161 856 4741, quoting log number 3179 of 09/11/21. Thank you."