Police appeal for information after a woman was struck by an SUV in Bolton and the driver failed to stop

At approximately 10:10 am on Saturday 15 June 2024, we were called to reports of an elderly woman lying on the road along Moss Bank Way in Bolton

Officers rushed to respond and were first at the scene to support the 89-year-old woman who had sustained serious injuries. She was taken to hospital, where she remains in stable condition being treated for wrist and knee fractures.

Our investigation suggests this woman became injured while she was a pedestrian, crossing Moss Bank Way at the junction with Hill View Road, and a vehicle collided with her as it turned left out of Hill View Road onto Moss Bank Way.

During the collision, the woman was knocked to the floor and the driver of a silver or grey coloured SUV failed to stop and proceeded to turn left, driving westbound on Moss Bank Way, in the direction of Moss Bank Park

Chief Inspector Michael Parker from our Roads Policing Unit said: “We are investigating a road traffic collision, where a large vehicle struck an elderly woman, while she was crossing the road near the shops in Astley Bridge.

“The scene has now been stood down while officers review CCTV footage and continue to speak with people who were in the area at the time of this incident, aiming to identify the driver of the vehicle who failed to stop.

“We urge the driver to come forward and if you have any information, dashcam or mobile phone footage that could support our investigation, please call 101 quoting log 1049 of 15/06/2024.

“Information can also be shared using our LiveChat function on our website: www.gmp.police.uk or via 101. In an emergency, always dial 999.

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