Man fighting for life in hospital after being struck by a car on the A6 in Stockport - police appeal

A man was taken to hospital fighting for life after being struck by a car on a main road in Greater Manchester.

The 46-year-old pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on the A6 in Stockport at around 3.20am on Saturday (18 February). The incident involved an unknown vehicle and happened on the northbound carriageway in Great Moor, close to the junction with Corbar Road.

The man was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital with multiple injuries, which have been described as life-threatening.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has said it has specialist officers investigating this incident. They are particularly keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time of the collision or anyone, particularly taxi drivers, who may have dashcam footage.

Information can be reported to the police by ringing 0161 856 4741, quoting log number 484 for the date 18/2/2023, or online using the Live Chat function on the GMP website. Alternatively you can call 101 or ring the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.