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09:33 14/12/2020
At 1.40am on Monday 14 December 2020, police were called to a report of a collision on Crescent Road, Crumpsall.
Officers attended and established that a Volkswagen Golf had collided with a fence at the junction with Duchess Road.
The driver - a man in his 60s was taken to hospital, where he was sadly pronounced dead. His next of kin has been informed.
It's believed he may have suffered a medical episode.
An investigation is underway.
Sergeant Matt Picton, of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Our thoughts are with the man's loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.
"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision - I'd ask anyone with information or dash cam footage to contact us."
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting 137 14/12/20 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.