Girl in ‘critical condition’ after Darlington Street crash

Police say the 16-year-old girl had been crossing Darlington Street in Wigan just after 6pm on Tuesday December 30 the crash happened.

They say a Seat Arona that was being driven west down the same road collided with her.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “A pedestrian, a female aged 16, was crossing Darlington Street when a Seat Arona travelling west down Darlington Street collided with her. She was taken to hospital and is in a critical condition.

“The driver of the Seat Arona remained at the scene and no arrests have been made at this time.

“Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are asking for anyone with information to please come forward.

“This includes anyone who saw the female prior to the collision, witnessed the incident itself, or have dashcam footage of the incident.”

Anyone with any information can call Greater Manchester Police’s Serious Investigation Unit by calling 0161 856 4741.

They can also contact police on their Live Chat service at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 2598 of 30.12.2025.

Alternatively, members of the public can call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.