Police officer is arrested after horror crash that left pedestrian, 42, combating for his life – with off-duty Manchester cop accused of ‘harmful driving’

A police officer has been arrested and accused of ‘dangerous driving’ after a man was left fighting for his life in a horrific crash in Rochdale.

Police were called to reports of the serious collision on Yorkshire Street in Rochdale at around 11pm on Friday (November 1).

The victim, a 42-year-old man, was struck as he was trying to cross the road. He remains in hospital and is seriously injured, police said.

Enquiries have so far suggested three vehicles were travelling together along Yorkshire Street when the man was hit. Two vehicles suspected to have been involved are a blue Mercedes C250 and a silver Mini Cooper S Sport.

An off-duty police officer currently serving with Greater Manchester Police was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He has since been bailed pending further enquiries.

Stock photo of a police officer. A police officer has been arrested after a man was left seriously injured in a horrific crash in Rochdale

Stock image of the Lancashire town of Rochdale. Police were called to reports of the serious collision on Yorkshire Street at around 11pm on Friday

The incident has been referred to GMP’s Professional Standards Directorate who are reviewing the incident and conducting investigations.

Another man, who was also arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, has also been bailed.

The force’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are continuing to ask for witnesses and anyone who may have information regarding the incident, including anyone with dashcam, CCTV, mobile, or doorbell footage from the area and captured any of the incident.

Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for comment.