Police have arrested two males on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a woman pedestrian in her 40’s died after being hit by a car in Wigan yesterday evening
A silver Land Rover Freelander was travelling along Ormskirk Road towards Orrell Road when it collided with three pedestrians stood on the pavement,on Ormskirk Road in Pemberton,near to a public house.
A driver failed to stop at the scene.
Two other male pedestrians suffered serious injuries.
The scene remains closed and drivers are advised to take alternative routes.
PC Oliver Batty, from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the woman’s family who are understandably devastated by the circumstances of how their loved one has lost their life.
“We immediately launched an investigation into the circumstances and the road has been closed for some time whilst we carried out a number of enquiries.
“We’re keen to hear from anyone who may have any information or dash-cam footage that may be able to assist with our investigation and give the woman’s family the answers they deserve.
“In particular, anyone who may have seen a silver Land Rover Freelander in the area of Ormskirk Road in the minutes leading up to this incident is urged to contact us.
