Woman dies in Royton traffic collision after police pursued suspected stolen car

A traffic collision occurred involving a police vehicle and a woman, aged 53, in Royton

A woman has died following a road traffic collision on Shaw Road in Heyside, Royton this morning (Friday).

At around 10am, officers pursued a suspected stolen vehicle and engaged in short pursuit as a result.

A short time later a road traffic collision occurred involving a police vehicle and a woman, aged 53, was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries.

However, she died a short time later despite the best attempts of emergency service personnel.

Chris Bowen, Chief Superintendent of GMP’s Oldham district, said: “Our sincere thoughts and condolences go to the family and friends of the woman that has sadly passed.

“We understand that the public are concerned by incidents of this nature.

"In-line with normal procedure, referrals have been made to GMP’s Professional Standards Branch and the Independent Office for Police Conduct. 

“Investigations like this often result in road closures which can cause significant disruption and we thank the local community and road users for their patience.”

Anyone with information or dashcam footage should contact GMP quoting incident log 969 of 23/12/2022.

Information can 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.

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