A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs, and causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a pedestrian was left in serious condition after being hit by a car in Heywood this morning

The man in his 50’s was hit by a  silver Vauxhall Astra car-derived van on Pitt Street about 7.30

Police Constable Suzanne Keenan, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “A man is in hospital with serious injuries following this incident and we wish him all the best for a full recovery.

“This collision happened at a busy time of day and we are hopeful that there are a number of people who may have seen this incident or have dash cam footage.”

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