Oldham crash: 16-year-old girl killed as car mounts pavement on Rochdale Road

A teenager has died after being hit by a car in Oldham.

GMP were called to Rochdale Road at 1.30pm on Thursday (23 February) after two cars collided. Police say one of the cars mounted the pavement and struck the 16-year-old girl at the junction with Crompton Street in Coldhurst.

Emergency services attended but the girl sadly died at the scene from her injuries. A man in his 20s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody for questioning.

Officers are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident - or may have dashcam or doorbell footage - to share it with GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU). You can do so by calling 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 1677 of 23/2/2023 or via the police website. Information can also be shared anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.