Arrest after car crashes during police chase in Rochdale
A passenger has been left with life-threatening injuries
Last updated 6th Jun 2025
A man has been arrested over a crash during a police chase in Rochdale.
Police made a routine stop by officers at around 18:15BST when a vehicle made off.
The car sped off before hitting another vehicle - and the driver fled the scene of the crash on Drake Street.
A passenger was taken to hospital with serious and life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the second car involved was left with minor injuries.
Police have arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of a collision.
Detectives are asking to speak to any witnesses.