A hit and run smash in Rochdale yesterday evening has left a man with life threatening injuries
The 56-year-old was crossing the road at the junction or Hurst Street and Fletcher when he is believed to have fallen into the carriageway.
Following this, the man was involved in collision with a car – believed to be a white Mercedes – that had been travelling along Fletcher Street before turning right into Hurst Street.
The vehicle failed to stop at the scene.
The man was taken to hospital where he remains in a life threatening condition.
Police Sergeant Matt Wagget of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “A man is currently in hospital with life threatening injuries as a result of this collision and our thoughts are with him as he receives the urgent treatment he needs.
“This was a serious collision in which a car failed to stop, so we are appealing to anyone with information to come forward and speak to police. If you were in the area at the time or have dash-cam footage from the area either before or after the collision please get in touch – you might be holding crucial information that could greatly assist us.”
