Officers investigating fatal collision in Wigan after driver suffers suspected medical episode

At approximately 7:35pm on Monday 27 March 2023, officers were called to reports of a collision on Gidlow Lane in Wigan. 

A car is reported to have been travelling along Gidlow Lane when it mounted the pavement between Diamond Street and Emerald Street . The car continued travelling along the pavement before coming off at the junction of Emerald Street where it collided with another car.

It then continued moving and further collided with a garden wall of a residential property before coming to stop.

The driver was suspected to have suffered a serious medical episode and was taken to hospital for treatment. He has since tragically passed away.

Officers are now appealing for anyone who witnessed this incident and who may have footage - including CCTV, doorbell or dashcam - to please get in touch.

You can make a report by calling 0161 856 4741 quoting log number 3138 of 27/03/2023. You can also make a report via the LiveChat function on GMP's website (www.gmp.police.uk) or anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.