Car that struck pregnant woman before baby boy died found in Bolton as teenager arrested
by James Holt · Manchester Evening NewsA car that was ploughed into a pregnant woman who later lost her baby in hospital has been found in Bolton, police have confirmed.
The pedestrian, a woman in her 30s, was left seriously injured after being struck on Station Road, in Bamber Bridge shortly before 8pm on Sunday (September 29).
She was rushed to hospital from the scene and underwent emergency surgery to deliver her baby boy, who tragically died a short time later.
Lancashire Police said the suspect behind the wheel of the car, a Toyota Prius, drove away from the scene. It was later recovered from an address in Bolton.
A teenager boy, aged 19, from Walton le Dale in Lancashire, was arrested on Wednesday night (October 2) on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He remains in custody to be questioned.
A 17-year-old girl from Lostock Hall, and a 40-year-old man from Blackburn who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and attempting to pervert the course of justice have been released pending further enquiries.
A 19-year-old man from Bolton currently remains in custody on suspicion of the same offences, police revealed.
Two boys aged 16 and 17 and a 53-year-old man, all from Bamber Bridge, earlier arrested in connection with the incident have been bailed while enquiries continue.
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Fallows, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said: “My thoughts first and foremost remain with those affected by this horrific incident which has resulted in the death of a little baby and has left his mother very poorly in hospital.
“We have made good progress in our investigation and I am grateful to all those who have come forward with information so far. I would continue to appeal to anyone who thinks they can help to get in touch.”
Lancashire Police are continuing to urge witnesses or anybody with information to get in touch amid ongoing investigations into the collision - including those with CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage.
Anyone with information can get in touch by calling police on 101 and quoting log 1163 of September 29. You can also email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on SCIU@lancashire.police.uk
Alternatively, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers.org.