A woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal incident on Pembroke Road in Wigan.
A man in his 30s was tragically knocked down and killed by a vehicle at approximately 06:00 GMT, as confirmed by Greater Manchester Police (GMP). The man was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision.
The woman, believed to be in her 20s, was arrested shortly after the incident. She has since been bailed while police continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident.
GMP officers are urging any witnesses or individuals with relevant dashcam or doorbell footage to come forward and assist with the inquiry.
The tragic event has drawn attention to ongoing concerns regarding road safety in the area. Local residents have expressed their shock and sadness, with some calling for further safety measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Authorities are currently reviewing CCTV footage and speaking to potential witnesses in an attempt to piece together the events leading up to the collision.
Fatal road traffic accidents have been a growing concern across the UK, with an increase in both pedestrian and vehicular fatalities in recent years.
According to the Department for Transport, there were 1,580 reported road deaths in the UK in 2022, a slight rise from previous years.
In Greater Manchester alone, road fatalities remain a significant issue, prompting authorities to implement more stringent measures and awareness campaigns aimed at improving road safety for both drivers and pedestrians.
