Man killed in Salford hit-and-run after fall in road following 'medical episode'

The 32-year-old tumbled into the road on Wednesday night

Author: Dan DaviesPublished 22nd Jul 2022

A man has died in a hit-and-run collision after he suffered a suspected "medical episode" at a bus stop and fell into the road.

The 32-year-old pedestrian tumbled into the carriageway in Worsley, Greater Manchester, just before 10.30pm on Wednesday.

Police said the driver of the vehicle involved failed to stop and continued northbound on Worsley Road North in the direction of Bolton.

Pc Horner of Greater Manchester Police's serious collision investigation unit said: "Our thoughts are very much with the man's family who are understandably devastated by the tragic event.

"We have launched an investigation into the circumstances of this incident and are appealing to anyone with information or dashcam and CCTV footage of the incident to contact officers in the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting log 3710 20/07/2022.

"Alternatively, information can be shared online using the Live Chat function on www.gmp.police.uk. If you are unable to report online, call 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111."

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