Police issue arrest update after woman dies on major Greater Manchester road

A man in his 40s has been released on bail after being arrested following a tragic incident in Prestwich, where a 79-year-old woman was killed in a crash involving a Volvo S90 on Bury New Road last Thursday night. The police are treating the case as causing death by dangerous driving and have stated that investigations are ongoing. Emergency services were on-site, and a blue forensic tent was set up as part of their response. Greater Manchester Police are urging any witnesses or anyone with information to get in touch, quoting the log number 3219 of February 5, 2026. You can contact them directly or reach out to Crimestoppers anonymously.

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