Appeal for witnesses following fatal collision in Handforth

The driver of the Fiesta failed to stop and a continued to drive onto Manchester Road where he was involved in a second collision with a pedestrian near to the Freemasons Arms.

The Fiesta again continued to drive along Manchester Road and eventually came to a stop after colliding with parked car outside Handforth Garage.

The pedestrian, a 29-year-old woman, sustained serious injuries and was taken to the Royal Salford hospital. Sadly, she has since died. Her next of kin have been informed and they are currently being supported by specialist family liaison officers.

The driver of the Fiesta, a 53-year-old man from Stockport was arrested at the scene on suspicion of failing to stop after a collision. He has since been released under investigation and taken to Wythenshawe Hospital.

Sergeant Anton Sullivan said: “This incident took place at a busy time of day and I believe that it may have been witnessed by many other motorists and pedestrians who could assist with our investigation.
“I urge anyone who witnessed the collisions, or who believes that they have any information which could assist the investigation, to contact the Roads Policing team on 101.

“I’m particularly keen to hear from motorist who were traveling along Manchester Road/ Wilmslow Road the time of the incident and have recorded any dashcam footage of the collision.”

Anyone with any information in relation to the incident is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 70060. To submit dashcam footage to police go online at www.cheshire.police.uk/advice-and-support/roads-and-vehicle-safety/submit-dashcam-footage.