The pedestrian – a man in his 30s – was rushed to hospital
The Serious Collision Investigations Unit is dealing with the incident(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)
A 56-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a crash involving a pedestrian.
Emergency services rushed to the scene on Chorley New Road in Horwich, near Bolton, on Tuesday morning (June 10). The pedestrian – a man in his 30s – was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The Manchester Evening News understands his condition is improving.
Greater Manchester Police have now confirmed that a man has been arrested in connection with the crash and has since been bailed.
A spokesperson said: “56-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Has now been bailed.”
Google Maps data suggests the collision took place near to Horwich RMI with traffic around the venue remaining slow all day.
Chorley Old Road remained shut between Winter Hey Lane and Hartley Street for most of the day following the collision.
Shutters were seen hangiong off the front of a shop following the crash on Chorley New Road(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)
Multiple witnesses reported seeing a vehicle hit a building with images showing shutters hanging off the front of a shop on the street.
Police and paramedics were at the scene following the crash. GMP’s Serious Collisions Investigation Unit is dealing with the incident.
On Tuesday (June 10), a North West Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “A man in his 30s was taken to hospital, with potentially serious injuries. It was reported as an RTC involving a pedestrian.”
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