A cyclist has died after being knocked down by a van in a hit-and-run in Bolton.
Emergency services rushed to the scene of the smash on Chorley New Road, near the junction with Lostock Junction Lane, at around 4.20pm last Monday (October 17). Police said a cyclist was knocked down by a van and the driver failed to stop at the scene.
The male cyclist was taken to hospital for treatment. In an update issued this morning, police said he has since tragically died from his injuries.
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A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing by careless driving later on the evening of the incident, before the cyclist died. Police said he has since been released under investigation.
Officers are continuing to investigate the incident. Anyone who witnessed the crash, or who has any dashcam footage of it, is being urged to get in touch.
In a statement, a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "At around 4:20pm on Monday 17 October, officers responded to reports of a fail to stop road traffic collision on Chorley New Road close to the junction with Lostock Junction Lane. The collision occurred between a van and a cyclist.
"At the time, the cyclist was taken to hospital to receive treatment but sadly he has since passed away as a result of his injuries. Specialist officers have been deployed to support his family at this devastating time.
"A 35-year-old man was arrested later that evening, prior to the cyclist’s passing, on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving. He has been released under investigation, whilst enquiries into the collision continue.
"Anyone who witnessed the collision, or who has any dashcam or CCTV footage should contact the Serious Collison Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741."
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