Teen killed in Rochdale Road crash named as two men charged

Sunday, 26 February 2023 09:24

A teenage girl who died in a car crash near the Royal Oldham Hospital has been named by police as Alisha Goup from Royton.

Shortly after 1.30pm on Thursday (23 February), emergency services were called to a road traffic collision on Rochdale Road.

Alisha died from her injuries sustained in the crash.

Greater Manchester Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit has been investigating and two men have now been charged.

Omar Choudhury, 21, of Royton, and Hamidur Rahman, 23, of Oldham, have been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.

They have been remanded in custody ahead of an appearance at Manchester & Salford Magistrates' Court on Monday 27 February.

Alisha's family have asked for continued privacy whilst they grieve for their loss.

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