A cyclist has died after being struck by a car on a busy junction in Bolton in a suspected hit and run.
Emergency services rushed to A673 Chorley New Road following the collision just before 5am yesterday morning (Thursday May 5). The incident happened at the junction with A58 Victoria Road.
The cyclist, a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. According to Greater Manchester Police (GMP) a grey VW Polo made off following the collision but it was later found and a 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving.
A GMP spokesman said: "A man has sadly died following a non-stop road traffic collision in Bolton yesterday morning (5 May 2022). Officers were called just before 5am to a report of a road traffic collision involving a vehicle and a cyclist on Chorley New Road and Victoria Road in Horwich.
"Emergency services attended and the cyclist, a man in his 50s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. A grey VW Polo made off from the scene but was later found and an 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.
"Road closures were temporarily put in place whilst officers carried out an investigation."
Sergeant Andrew Page, from GMP’s serious collision investigation unit, added: “Our thoughts are with the man’s family who are understandably devastated at this news and we’re doing all we can to get them the answers they deserve. A man was arrested at the scene and following questioning yesterday, he has been bailed pending further enquiries.
“We’re already following up a number of lines of enquiry and would urge anyone with information, or anyone with any dash-cam footage, to report it to us as it may assist with our investigation.
"Anyone who may have seen a grey VW Polo prior to the collision or in the area beforehand is also asked to get in touch by calling 0161 856 4741 or reporting it online or via LiveChat. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
