Overview
- Greater Manchester Police say a Seat Ibiza struck the pedestrian on Kingsway at about 6:40pm on Friday, January 2.
- The 16-year-old sustained serious injuries, was taken to hospital, and later died.
- An 18-year-old man was arrested in connection with the collision and has been released on bail while enquiries continue.
- Specialist officers are supporting the boy’s family, and police have requested privacy for them as they grieve.
- Investigators ask anyone with information to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 or via GMP live chat quoting log 2622 of 02.01.2026, or report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.