Police appeal after pedestrian, 82, dies following Trafford crash
Police appeal after pedestrian dies following Trafford crash

An 82-year-old pedestrian has died following a crash in Trafford, with police now appealing for information. The man was struck by a vehicle on Davyhulme Road East and later died in hospital.

Crash details and victim

Police were called to reports of a collision involving a vehicle on Davyhulme Road East at around 5.20pm on Tuesday, October 6. The pedestrian, a man, was taken to hospital after being struck, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.

The man died on October 18. Officers are working to establish whether the crash contributed to his death, police said.

Driver cooperates with police

The force said the driver was not arrested and assisted with police enquiries.

GMP are now appealing for anyone with information, including those who witnessed the crash or may have dashcam or CCTV footage from around the time of the incident.

How to provide information

A police spokesperson said: "Anyone with information is urged to contact police via 101 or GMP's Live Chat service at gmp.police.uk quoting log 2659 of 06/10/26."

The Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) can be contacted on 0161 856 4741. Alternatively, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.