´óÏó´«Ã½

Woman, 68, arrested after pensioner dies in crash

A GMP officer's high-visibilty jacketImage source, PA Media
Image caption,

The 68-year-old woman was detained on suspicion of causing death by careless driving

  • Published

A 68-year-old woman has been arrested after a pedestrian died following a crash.

Greater Manchester Police said it was called to reports of car striking a 72-year-old woman in Melbourne Grove, Bolton, at 14:10 BST.

The pedestrian was treated at the scene but died from her injuries.

The force said the car was alleged to have been travelling eastbound and struck the woman on a pavement.

A suspect was detained on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and remains in police custody.

PC Thomas Johnson said: "Our investigation is still in the early stages, and I would urge anyone with information or detail that could assist our investigation should do so at the earliest opportunity."

Listen to the best of ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow ´óÏó´«Ã½ Manchester on , , and . You can also send story ideas to northwest.newsonline@bbc.co.uk, external