A 19-year-old girl who witnessed a car reportedly flip onto a pedestrian and his dog reveals says she will ‘never get the image’ of them dying of her head.
Madison Burrows was sitting in an Uber with her two sisters – aged two and 11 – as well as her auntie when a car driving in the wrong lane drove directly towards them.
The teen told how their taxi attempted to dodge the oncoming vehicle but a motor was in the neighbouring lane in Wythenshawe, Manchester, last Sunday.
She recalled the incident being a blur after the car hit the passenger side where she sat, remembering she quickly checked on her two younger siblings to make sure they were okay.
Reports from the scene on March 9 alleged the car ‘flipped’ and hit a pedestrian and his dog causing fatal injuries after crashing into the taxi.
Ms Burrows, who was sat inside the Uber, revealed she would never be able to forget the ‘traumatising’ scene she witnessed after emerging from the car.
She told Manchester Evening News, how at first glance she saw the dog, adding: ‘It was my sister who then started screaming. I looked and saw the man at the side of the road.
‘Seeing the man and his dog at the side of the road was one of the most traumatising things ever.
Madison Burrows , 19, said she will ‘never get the image’ out of her head after witnessing a car allegedly ‘flip over’ causing fatal injuries to a pedestrian and his dog
Emergency services scrambled to the junction of Hollyhedge Road and Greenwood Drive, in Wythenshawe at around 5pm on Sunday
‘Whenever I close my eyes I just keep seeing him. I’ll never get the image out of my head.’
Emergency services scrambled to the junction of Hollyhedge Road and Greenwood Drive, at around 5pm that day, where they found a man and his pet fatally injured.
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.
Police are now appealing for witnesses to assist them with their investigations.
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.
The collision is understood to have involved two vehicles, one of which was a taxi
‘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.’
Anyone with dash cam footage, ring doorbell footage, or any other information have been urged to contact the force by calling 101 quoting log 2270 of 09/03/2025.
For those who would prefer to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
