Cliff Notes
- A man in his 60s and his pet dog died after being struck by a vehicle that flipped over at a busy junction in Wythenshawe on March 9.
- Emergency services, including two air ambulances, were called to the scene shortly after 5 PM and pronounced both the man and the dog dead at the location.
- A witness reported that the driver of the vehicle involved was speeding and driving on the wrong side of the road before the incident occurred.
- A woman in her 40s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving; she has since been released on bail.
- Greater Manchester Police are appealing for witnesses and any dash cam footage related to the incident.
Heartbreaking floral tributes left at scene where man and his dog were tragically killed
Bunches of flowers and condolence cards have been placed at the site of the fatal collision, with one card reading: “Hope you rest in peace and enjoy those long doggy walks in the sky.” A witness described the traumatic experience of seeing the aftermath of the incident, stating it was an image that would remain with them forever.
“Hope you rest in peace and enjoy those long doggy walks in the sky”
Heartbreaking floral tributes were left at the scene where a man and his beloved pet dog were killed when they were struck by a car.
A vehicle flipped over and struck the victim, aged in his 60s, and his dog, close to the junction of Greenwood Road and Hollyhedge Road in Wythenshawe on Sunday (March 9).
Emergency services were scrambled to the busy junction at around 5pm. A huge scene was put in place as emergency services descended on the incident. Police, paramedics and fire crews, along with incident response units, two air ambulances along, enhanced rescue units and advanced paramedics raced to the scene.
The pedestrian and the dog were both tragically pronounced dead at the scene, Greater Manchester Police confirmed.
A witness involved in the collision claimed the taxi she was in with her younger siblings was hit by a driver ‘head on’ who sped up to their vehicle ‘on the wrong side of the road’ before the car then flipped over and landed at the side of the road.
Madison Burrows, 19, who was sat in the front passenger seat of the taxi involved with her family in the back told the M.E.N: “The taxi tried to swerve but he couldn’t move as there was a car in the lane next to us. I realised no matter what, we were about to get hit.
Man and dog killed after being hit by car in horror crash
“At first when I got out the car I saw the dog. It was my sister who then started screaming. I looked and saw the man at the side of the road.
“Seeing the man and his dog at the side of the road was one of the most traumatising things ever. Whenever I close my eyes I just keep seeing him. I’ll never get the image out of my head.”
Bunches of flowers and condolence cards have now been left at the roadside following the fatal collision. One read: “Hope you rest in peace and enjoy those long doggy walks in the sky.”
A woman in her 40s was later arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. She has since been released on bail.
Police are now appealing for witnesses to assist them with their investigations. It is believed the collision took place after the vehicle, a black car, collided with the taxi at the junction after travelling south on Greenwood Road.
A force spokesperson said: “If you have any dash cam footage, ring doorbell footage, or have any information that could help us with our enquiries, please contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 quoting log 2270 of 09/03/2025.
“If you would prefer to remain anonymous, information can be shared by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
