Man dies in ‘road rage attack’ as cops launch manhunt for van driver who ‘fled scene’

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A MAN has died after being struck by a van in an alleged “road rage” incident – as cops launch a manhunt to find driver.

Emergency crews rushed to the scene in Oldham, Greater Manchester, on Wednesday night.

MEN MediaPolice scene on Elk Mill Roundabout, Oldham following the crash[/caption]

MEN MediaPolice were called to the scene around 7pm[/caption]

MEN MediaA manhunt was launched[/caption]

A cordon was in place off Chadderton Roundabout near the Elk Mill Shopping Centre in Broadway, following the crash at around 7pm.

The man, in his 50s, was later pronounced dead. He has not yet been identified.

A manhunt has been launched for the suspect, who is reported to have fled the scene.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “Emergency services are responding to reports of a serious assault on Broadway in Chadderton this evening.

“A van collided with a male pedestrian, who sadly died at the scene.

“Officers are making enquiries to locate the offender. A scene remains in place alongside several road closures in the area.”

The scene of the crash off Chadderton Roundabout near the Elk Mill Shopping Centre in Broadway Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]

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