Woman, 80, dies following collision with cyclist in Stalybridge

Officers are appealing for information following a fatal collision between a cyclist and a pedestrian on Mottram Road in Stalybridge.

At around 12pm on Sunday 4 May, a push-bike was being ridden by a male along Mottram Road in Stalybridge.

Police say that the male was apart of an event taking place - and are particularly keen for other cyclists who may have witnessed the incident or have footage to come forward.

Greater Manchester Police are currently investigating and are appealing for anyone with any information to come forward.

GMP said: "It is believed that the bike has gone to overtake another cyclist which was moving more slowly in-front. As it has overtaken, it has collided with a female pedestrian close to the junction of Fern Bank. The cyclist received minor injuries."

The woman, aged 80, received serious injuries, and sadly died in hospital on 7 May.

The cyclist remained at the scene and no arrests have been made.

The force are asking for anyone with dashcam, CCTV, mobile, or doorbell footage from the wider area.

Officers can be contacted via 101, 0161 856 4741, quoting log number 1238 of 04/05/25.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.