Police appeal as pedestrian in hospital after Macclesfield collision
The collision happened yesterday (Tuesday 8 September 2026) on Coare Street, near to the junction of Westminster Road
Last updated 9th Sep 2026
Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a serious collision in Macclesfield.
At 8.37am yesterday (Tuesday 8 September 2026), police were called to a collision on Coare Street, near to the junction of Westminster Road.
Officers attended and found that the collision involved a DPD delivery van and a pedestrian.
Cheshire Police said:
"The pedestrian, a 68-year-old local woman, sustained serious injuries and was taken to Salford Royal Hospital by air ambulance; her condition is currently described as critical.
"The driver of the van, a 24-year-old man from Shelton, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of dangerous driving, drug driving and possession of a knife. The man remains in custody at this time.
"Enquiries in relation to the incident are ongoing."
Inspector Andy Dennison, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said:
“This was a serious collision and were committed to doing all we can to establish exactly what took place.
“As part of our investigation we would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone with any video footage.
“Anyone with any information or video footage which may aid the investigation is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 or visit www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us quoting IML-2413238.”