Yahoo News Woman, 81, suffers life-threatening injuries after being hit by car at East Lancs Road junction
An elderly woman suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car in Lowton.
The 81-year-old was walking down the East Lancashire Road (A580) yesterday evening (May 13) when the car turned right onto Church Lane and knocked her down. She was rushed to hospital from the scene.
She remains there for treatment, police said. The driver of the car remained on the scene to assist the emergency services.
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Officers at Greater Manchester Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) now want to speak to any witnesses of the crash. They also want to speak to anyone who has dash cam or mobile phone footage from the time of the incident - which happened at around 10.30pm last night.
Anyone with any information should contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting log number 3830 of 14/5/2024. Information can also be shared using the LiveChat function on the website: www.gmp.police.uk.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity - Crimestoppers - anonymously on 0800 555 111. Information can also be reported via www.gmp.police.uk or 101 or shared anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
