A 70-year-old man has been killed after being hit by a car in Stockport yesterday evening say police
The incident happened on Town Street, near the junction with Hollins Lane, at around 5.10pm.
The pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital.
Despite best efforts of emergency service personnel, he sadly passed away.
The driver of the vehicle, a 54-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving, and has since been released under investigation.
Police are appealing for any witnesses to the collision including anyone who may have assisted with first aid, or anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident to come forward and help their enquiries.
