Police release pictures of car involved in Miles Platting collision

This Peugeot 2008 is believed to have been involved in the fatal collision in Miles Platting Credit: Greater Manchester Police

Pictures of a car have been released after the fatal collision in Miles Platting.

Shortly before 9pm on Christmas Day, Monday 25th December 2017, Sharon Hamnett was crossing Oldham Road at the pelican crossing, close to the junction of Naylor Street.

She was involved in a collision with a car, which failed to stop at the scene and continued along Oldham Road.

Sharon was taken to hospital where she sadly died a short time later. Her next of kin have been informed and continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

A 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving but has since been released without charged.

A blue Peugeot 2008 with damage consistent with a collision was located today after being abandoned off Queens Road, Miles Platting.

This Peugeot 2008 is believed to have been involved in the fatal collision in Miles Platting Credit: Greater Manchester Police

  • Anyone with information should contact GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting reference number 1546 of 25/12/17 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.