An Oldham driver who allegedly lost control on his 4×4 vehicle while driving down a residential street, killing a 10-year old girl is the reason for her tragic death.
Yesterday afternoon, around 5pm, officers were dispatched to investigate reports about a collision between a Landrover Discovery red Landrover and two children.
Officers arrived on the scene to find that the vehicle had collided with children and crashed into a lamppost.
Yesterday’s crash in Oldham resulted in the death of a 10-year-old girl and injuries to another child.
According to a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson, the following happened: “Emergency services were called and a girl aged 10 years old was transported to hospital for serious injuries. Unfortunately, her death occurred a few minutes later.
“The other child, who suffered a head and ankle injury, was taken to the hospital. She is now in stable condition.
“A 42-year old man was arrested for causing death through dangerous driving and driving while under the influence. He is still being held for questioning.
Police closed off the roadway yesterday night as they investigated the cause of the crash.
The scene of an accident that resulted in the death of a motorist on Coleridge Road Sholver, Oldham (Greater Manchester)
Manchester Evening News was told by a resident that the girl who saw them lying in the street had brought dressing gowns for their comfort until the emergency service arrived.
According to the woman who didn’t want to be identified, she said that there were two girls. She opened her window and heard another crash. My neighbour shouted at me to get outside. He said there was a girl being knocked over, so I ran out.
“One of the horses was knocked over, and it was being repaired outside my mine.
‘I gave them both my dress gowns to keep warm because they didn’t have any family nearby. I also wanted to care for them as their parents couldn’t.
“She was standing near the bus station on her right side. She was accompanied by the girl on the left. Her sister was lying on the ground in the middle of the night. But we were able to find her. I called for help.
Sergeant Matthew Waggett from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit stated: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the little girls family in this very difficult time.
“Whilst we have made an arrest, we continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this collision. We are asking anyone with dashcam footage of the red Landrover Discovery that was present during or before the collision to contact police.
“This collision occurred at a busy hour of the day, and we hope that there are witnesses to help police in their investigations.”
Anybody with any information is asked to contact the police at 0161 856 4741, and quote log number 2185 from 18/12/21.
Alternativly, anonymous reports may be sent to Crimestoppers by calling 0800555111