Our Serious Collision investigation Unit are appealing for information after a fatal road traffic collision in Rochdale

At around 9.15pm last night (Tuesday 3 December 2024), officers responded to a report of a theft of motor vehicle on William Greenwood Close in Heywood.

While responding, a short pursuit took place after a Toyota Aqua Hybrid failed to stop for our officers.

The Toyota then collided with a Volkswagen Up on Manchester Road before coming to a stop. Despite the best efforts of emergency services who attended, sadly, an 18-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

A man in his 20s and a 17-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving and associated driving offences including aggravated vehicle taking. They remain in custody for questioning.

The driver of the Volkswagen Up did not receive any injuries and remained at the scene to assist officers with their investigations.

In-line with normal procedure, referrals have been made to our Professional Standards Directorate and the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage of the collision should call GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident log 3445 of 04/12/2024.

Information can also be reported online or by using the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk. If you can't report online, call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.