A man and his dog have been killed by a car that allegedly ‘flipped’ on top of them after crashing into a taxi.
Emergency services scrambled to the junction of Hollyhedge Road and Greenwood Drive, Wythenshawe, at around 5pm yesterday.
They found a man and his dog who had sustained fatal injuries after being struck by a vehicle which collided with another car.
A woman in her 40s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. She has since been released on bail.
It is believed the collision took place after the vehicle, a black car, collided with another vehicle at the junction after travelling south on Greenwood Drive.
The vehicle then hit the pedestrian and his dog, sadly causing fatal injuries. Reports from the scene yesterday said the black car ‘flipped over’ and hit the man after crashing into a taxi.
Police are now appealing for witnesses to assist them with their investigations.
Emergency services scrambled to the junction of Hollyhedge Road and Greenwood Drive, in Wythenshawe at around 5pm on Sunday
A main road in Wythenshawe was closed in both directions yesterday evening after the serious collision
The collision is understood to have involved two vehicles, one of which was a taxi
Greater Manchester Police said in a statement: ‘Shortly before 5pm on Sunday 9 March 2025, we were called to reports that a pedestrian and a dog had been struck by a vehicle at the junction Hollyhedge Road and Greenwood Drive, in Wythenshawe.
‘Emergency services were in attendance, but despite their best efforts, the pedestrian, a man in his 60s, and a dog sadly died at the scene.
‘A woman in her 40s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. She has been released on bail.
‘We are now appealing for witnesses to help us with our enquiries.
‘The vehicle, a black car, was travelling south on Greenwood Drive towards the junction of Hollyhedge Road.
‘As the vehicle entered the junction it collided with another vehicle on the opposing carriageway, before hitting a pedestrian and sadly causing fatal injuries at the scene to him and his dog. There were no other serious injuries to report.
‘If you have any dash cam footage, ring doorbell footage, or have any information that could help us with our enquiries, please contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 quoting log 2270 of 09/03/2025.
‘If you would prefer to remain anonymous, information can be shared by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.’
