Boy, eight, dies in hospital two days after being hit by BMW – as police arrest man, 33, for death by dangerous driving
- The boy was crossing a road in Greater Manchester when he was hit on Thursday
- He was rushed to hospital but has tragically since died from his injuries
- Sergeant Matthew Picton of Greater Manchester Police said it was ‘tragic’
An eight-year-old boy has died in hospital after being hit by a car in Greater Manchester.
Police arrested a 33-year-old man on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving before he was then re-arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
The man was also arrested for driving without insurance following the crash in Ashton-Under-Lyne on Thursday night.
A second man aged 21 was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Both have been bailed pending further enquiries.
An eight-year-old boy has died in hospital after being hit by a car in Greater Manchester
The boy had begun to cross the road in Ryecroft Street shortly after 8.15pm when he was stuck by a black BMW.
He was rushed to hospital but has tragically since died.
Sergeant Matthew Picton of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: ‘Sadly, this is now a fatal collision investigation.
‘This is dreadful news. Our thoughts are firmly with the young boys family and we’re determined to get them the answers they deserve.
‘While we have made an arrest, our investigations remain ongoing.
‘Our officers are working hard to find out more details about what happened during and after the collision.
‘If you were on or around Ryecroft Street at the time of the incident and witnessed the collision or saw the car involved please contact police as soon as possible.
Police have arrested a 33-year-old man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the crash in Ashton-Under-Lyne on Thursday night
Any dash cam or CCTV footage of the incident could prove invaluable in our search for more information.’
Anyone with information or footage of the incident is urged to contact GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 2597 of 23/07/2020 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.