Woman, 71, dies after being hit by BMW which mounted pavement during police chase

A WOMAN has died after being hit by a car which mounted a pavement during a police chase.

The victim, 71, was hit by the speeding BMW driver and was pronounced dead at the scene on Kingsway, near Parrs Wood, Manchester.

The elderly woman died after the BMW hit her

A 64-year-old man was also hit by the car – and was rushed to hospital in a critical condition.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “At around 12.20am this morning (Sunday 20 February), a police patrol sighted a black BMW driving at speed on the M60.

“The officer followed the vehicle attempting to bring it to a stop using emergency equipment on Stockport Road, but the driver carried on towards the junction of Kingsway and Wilmslow Road where the BMW was then involved in a collision with two pedestrians who were walking along the pavement.

“Despite the best efforts of police and paramedics, a 71-year-old woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. A 64-year-old man was taken to hospital in a serious condition.

“The incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct by GMP’s Professional Standards Branch, in line with normal policy.

“A 35-year-old man has since been arrested in connection with the incident.”

And Police Sergeant Phil Shaw, from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Tragically, a woman has lost her life as a result of this incident and our thoughts are very much with her family at this time.

“A full investigation has been launched and we are hopeful that there may be some witnesses who have dashcam footage that could assist with the investigation”.