Man hit by vehicle on motorway in Oldham after fleeing suspected stolen car

He remains in hospital in a serious condition.

GMP
Author: Becky CahillPublished 24th Sep 2021

Police patrolling at around 7.30pm last night, spotted what they believed to have been a stolen car near Hawthorne Road in Oldham, and engaged in a short pursuit.

The vehicle stopped on Hough Lane near the A627M, and the occupants left the vehicle on foot.

Following this, one of the occupants a 32-year-old man, suffered serious injuries after being involved in a collision with a vehicle on the A627M just before 8pm.

He remains in hospital in a serious condition.

A second man aged 28, was arrested nearby on suspicion of burglary, and remains in custody for questioning.

The incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct in line with policy.