On Air Now

Monday Gospel

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Now Playing

Man, 18, dead following late night collision as two arrested on driving offences

Credit: David Murphy / Roch Valley Radio

An 18-year-old man has died, as two people have been arrested on suspicion of driving offences following a collision in Rochdale last night.

The 18-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene after the vehicle he was travelling in collided with another vehicle on Manchester Road. 

A man in his 20s and a 17-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving and associated driving offences including aggravated vehicle taking. They remain in custody for questioning.

Police initially responded to a report of a theft of motor vehicle on William Greenwood Close in Heywood.

While responding, a short pursuit took place after a Toyota Aqua Hybrid failed to stop. 

The Toyota then collided with a Volkswagen Up on Manchester Road before coming to a stop. 
The driver of the Volkswagen Up did not receive any injuries and remained at the scene to assist officers with their investigations.

GMP have made referrals have been made to it's Professional Standards Directorate and the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage of the collision should call GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident log 3445 of 04/12/2024.

Information can also be reported online or by using the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk.

If you can't report online, call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Donate to Roch Valley Radio

 

Do you have a story for us? Want to tell us about something happening in our Borough?

Let us know by emailing newsdesk@rochvalleyradio.com

All contact will be treated in confidence.

More from Greater Manchester

Donate to Roch Valley Radio

 

Newsletter

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated.

   

Coming up next On Air

  • Monday Gospel

    2:00pm - 3:00pm

    with Mary Walsh bring you a wide-ranging gospel music from all over the world.

  • Monday Drivetime

    3:00pm - 6:00pm

    with Alexandra and James getting you home on your favourite Drivetime station.

  • Retro City

    6:00pm - 8:00pm

    Steven Cummiskey spends some time in Retro City, where we take you back to the good old days. Playing a variety of music, with some gems and obscurities. We also focus on what happens on this day, with number ones, birthday and TV shows airing.

  • Music Mix

    8:00pm - 10:00pm

    Roch Valley Radio is with you 24/7 with our great mix of music!

  • Ellis

    10:00pm - Midnight

    with Ellis Richardson

  • After Hours

    Midnight - 2:00am

    For the night owls, night workers and everyone still going while the rest of the town sleeps. Music, chat and company after dark.