Man fights for life after hit-and-run horror

Deborah Linton

December 24, 2009

A MAN is fighting for his life in hospital following a hit-and-run road crash.

The 63-year-old, who celebrated his birthday on, Christmas Eve, was knocked over as he crossed Didsbury Road, in Heaton Mersey, Stockport.

His injuries are said to be 'extremely serious'.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said: "At 7.10pm officers were called to a road traffic collision outside the Co-op on Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey. A small, dark-coloured car had collided with a male pedestrian who was crossing the road. A female driver and male passenger, both Asian and in their mid-30s, stopped and rendered initial assistance to the male but subsequently left the scene before police arrived.

"The male is currently in Stepping HIll Hospital where his condition is described as critical and life-threatening."

Police are appealing for the couple, or anyone who witnessed the crash, to contact them on 0161 872 5050 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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Jetstar, Manchest`oh ! (25/12/2009 at 00:41)

poor guy on his birthday too, lets hope he makes a good and speedy recovery.
As for the people responsible, dont they have any conscience? I hope they are caught and brought to justice with a heavy handed judge but after reading many recent sentences i somehow doubt it.

Spellbound , N Yorks (25/12/2009 at 01:14)

What a terrible thing to happen at Christmas, I pray the gentleman pulls through and the driver and passenger found.

chris (25/12/2009 at 18:40)

no license/insurance per chance?
I'll put money on it.

Spellbound , N Yorks (25/12/2009 at 18:58)

What a terrible thing to happen at Christmas, I pray the gentleman pulls through and the driver and passenger found

v23474, Manchester (26/12/2009 at 06:53)

What on earth possessed the occupants of the car to leave the scene before emergency assistance arrived ?

Of Denton, Tameside (26/12/2009 at 21:27)

Traffic officers act as a deterent and catch people when they commit motoring offences. It's a shame GMP has cut the number of traffic officers particularly as these sorts of hit and run incidents seem to be on the increase perhaps as a direct result of the cuts. My thoughts are with the family.

red (26/12/2009 at 22:14)

speaks volumes. prayers are with him. let's see th follow-up on this one MEN as these cowards are brought to justice. hopefully somebody has the licence plate or maybe soemone who knows them will have the common decency to step forward.

Pat M, Stockport (27/12/2009 at 09:18)

They need to sort out the road layout there. It's the same spot where PC Mike Silcock tragically died.

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