Police appeal: man, 81, critical after being hit by car

Where the incident happened Credit: Google Maps

Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision that has left a man in a critical condition in Horwich.

At about 2.05pm yesterday - Sunday 4 December 4 - an 82-year-old man was crossing Green Lane, near to the junction with Carr Road, when a white Ford Focus car collided with him.

The man was taken to hospital with a life-threatening head injury and remains in a critical condition.

Police are appealing to anyone who saw the collision or saw the Ford Focus shortly beforehand, to get in touch.

PC Peter Cunningham of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said:

  • Anyone with information should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.