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Man dies in horrific crash after Jaguar driver 'loses control while overtaking'
by Ashlie Blakey · Manchester Evening NewsA man has died after being struck by a Jaguar when the driver 'lost control while overtaking another vehicle'.
The horrific crash happened on Chew Moor Lane in Bolton at around 6.45pm last night (October 28). Greater Manchester Police said the driver of a blue Jaguar XE was 'overtaking another vehicle' before they 'appeared to lose control'.
The car then mounted the pavement and struck the victim as he was walking. Tragically, the man - aged in his 40s - died on the scene.
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The Jaguar driver - a man aged in his 20s - was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has been taken into custody for questioning.
After the crash, a huge emergency services presence descended on the scene. A stretch of the road was cordoned off with a blue evidence tent erected behind the police tape.
A badly-damaged car was also within the cordon. One person who lives nearby said: "Someone was having CPR performed [on them].
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"One of the concrete pillars that separates the railings has been split in half, it sounds like they [the driver] has mounted the pavement." Another said: "Got caught up in it. They were performing CPR on someone as I was turning around."
Officers at GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) now want to speak to any witnesses, or anyone with information. A spokesperson said: "Our Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
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"They are also keen to speak to anyone who may have any footage, including dashcam, mobile phone or doorbell footage, from the area in the moments leading up to the collision. Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting log number 2778 of 28/10/24.
"Alternatively, details can be shared on our LiveChat function on our website, www.gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111."