GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit appeal for information following a serious collision on Hyde Road in Gorton

On Monday 1 January 2024, at around 4:55pm, officers were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving one vehicle and a pedestrian on Hyde Road in Gorton, Manchester (A57).

Emergency services attended the scene, and a 62-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

An 81-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Initial enquiries suggest that the victim was walking on the north side of Hyde Road (A57) walking towards Hyde and begins to cross the road across two lanes and stopped in the central dividing line.

At the same time, a Vauxhall Corsa is understood to have been travelling on Hyde Road towards Hyde when the vehicle collided with the victim, continued driving slightly further down the road before returning to the scene on the opposing side of the carriageway.

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 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 reference number of 2959 of 01/01/2024.

Information can also be shared using our 'report' tool or LiveChat function on our website: www.gmp.police.uk

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity - Crimestoppers - anonymously on 0800 555 111.