Woman dies following serious collision in Macclesfield
The collision happened last month.
A woman who was involved in a serious collision in Macclesfield has sadly died.
At 8.37am on Tuesday 8 September, 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.
The pedestrian, a 68-year-old local woman, sustained serious injuries and was taken to Salford Royal Hospital by air ambulance.
Sadly, despite the best efforts of all those involved, Linda Richards passed away as a result of her injuries on Thursday 24 September.
Following her death, Linda’s family said:
“We are saddened by the loss of Linda and know that she will be remembered by those whose lives she touched. As a family, we ask for privacy and understanding at this difficult time.”
Enquiries in relation to the collision are ongoing and the driver of the van, a 24-year-old man from Shelton, remains on bail at this time.
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.