Officers appealing for information after woman dies following collision with cyclist in Tameside

Officers are appealing for information following a fatal collision between a cyclist and a pedestrian in Tameside.

At around 12pm on Sunday 4 May, a push-bike was being ridden by a male along Mottram Road in Stalybridge.

It is believed that the bike has gone to overtake another cyclist which was moving more slowly in-front.

As it has overtaken, it has collided with a female pedestrian close to the junction of Fern Bank.

The woman, aged 80, received serious injuries, and sadly died in hospital on 7 May. The cyclist received minor injuries.

The cyclist remained at the scene and no arrests have been made.

As officers continue their investigation, they are asking for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information to please come forward.

The cyclist was taking part in an event and officers are particularly keen on other cyclists who may have witnessed the incident or have footage to come forward.

This also includes anyone with dashcam, CCTV, mobile, or doorbell footage from the wider area.

Officers can be contacted via 101, 0161 856 4741, or our Live Chat service at gmp.police.uk, quoting log number 1238 of 04/05/25.

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