Greater Manchester Police are appealing for information after a serious road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian on Dickenson Road, Longsight, at around 9:30pm last night (Monday, 2 September). The vehicle, believed to have been speeding on the wrong side of the road, struck a 33-year-old pedestrian at the junction with Anson Road. The car did not stop at the scene.
Shortly after, two men, aged 19 and 21, were arrested on Adelphi Street, Salford, on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. The victim has sustained severe injuries that are considered life-threatening.
The Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) is urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has footage—such as dashcam, mobile phone, or doorbell recordings—from the area around the time of the collision to come forward.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police on 0161 856 4741, quoting log number 3529 of 2/9/24.
