Teen charged after crash on Walker Fold Road in Smithills

The 17-year-old – who cannot be named – was charged with nine separate offences, including causing serious injury by dangerous driving, possession of an offensive weapon, and aggravated vehicle taking.

The collision took place on Walker Fold Road, Smithills, on Tuesday, May 5.

The crash occurred at around 6:25pm (Image: Phil Taylor)

He will appear at Manchester Magistrates’ court tomorrow (May 12).

Greater Manchester Police said: “A boy has been charged following a serious collision on Walker Fold Road, Bolton on Tuesday 5 May.

“A 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with the following offences:

• Causing serious injury by dangerous driving
• Aggravated vehicle taking
• Failing to stop
• Failing to provide a specimen of analysis
• Possession of cannabis
• Possession of an offensive weapon x2
• Possess with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A x2

“He was bailed but was subsequently further charged with a breach of court bail.

The location of last night’s crash (Image: Phil Taylor)

“He will next appear at Manchester Magistrates Court tomorrow (12 May 2026).”

The incident occurred on Walker Fold Road at around 6.30pm on Tuesday, May 5.

The location of last night’s crash (Image: Phil Taylor)

The 17-year-old girl in the car with the boy received ‘severe, life-threatening injuries’ and was treated at the scene.

A 19-year-old man and an 18-year-old female were also arrested on the scene. Police have been approached for more information on these two arrests.

They were treated for minor injuries.