Woman, 89, remains in hospital as police continue to hunt driver after horror hit and run outside Asda

An 89-year-old woman who was left seriously injured after being hit by a SUV in a horror hit and run remains in hospital, with police continuing to hunt the driver responsible.

The elderly victim, who was a pedestrian, was found lying in the road seriously hurt after being struck down by the 'large vehicle' on Moss Bank Way, Bolton, on Saturday (June 15).

Emergency services raced to the scene, close to the junction of Hillview Road, after the 89-year-old woman was found in the road at around 10.10am. A huge cordon was put in place close to the Asda supermarket entrance as police officers and paramedics responded.

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She was taken to hospital from the scene with 'serious injuries' and remains there in a stable condition with wrist and knee fractures, police said.

Police believe the woman was knocked to the floor after being struck by a silver or grey SUV-type vehicle. She was crossing the road when the vehicle hit her and fled the scene.

In an update, Greater Manchester Police confirmed that they are still hunting the driver and that no arrests have been made in relation to the incident.

Following investigations, officers believe the driver had turned left out of Hillview Road and onto Moss Bank Way when the vehicle hit the victim. The driver then headed westbound onto the main road and towards the direction of Moss Bank Park.

In an appeal on Sunday (June 16), police urged the driver to hand themselves in as the investigation into the incident continues, with CCTV footage being reviewed.

Previously, Chief Inspector Michael Parker from GMP's Roads Policing Unit said: "We are investigating a road traffic collision, where a large vehicle struck an elderly woman, while she was crossing the road near the shops in Astley Bridge.

"The scene has now been stood down while officers review CCTV footage and continue to speak with people who were in the area at the time of this incident, aiming to identify the driver of the vehicle who failed to stop. We urge the driver to come forward and if you have any information, dashcam or mobile phone footage that could support our investigation, please call 101 quoting log 1049 of 15/06/2024.

"Information can also be shared using our LiveChat function on our website: www.gmp.police.uk or via 101. In an emergency, always dial 999. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity - Crimestoppers - anonymously on 0800 555 111.”