A WOMAN in her 70s has died after suffering a suspected medical episode at the wheel of her car in Wigan.
Greater Manchester Police's Serious Collision Investigations Unit (SCIU) is appealing for information following the incident, which happened on September 8.
Officers were called to Walthew House Lane, near its junction with Spring Street, at 9.53am following reports of a road traffic collision.
Police believe the woman was driving along Walthew House Lane when she suffered a medical episode before the vehicle came to a stop.
She was taken to hospital for treatment but sadly later died.
Investigators are now appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage that could assist their enquiries.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “Officers from our Serious Collision Investigations Unit (SCIU) are appealing for information following a collision in Wigan.
“At 9.53am on Tuesday 8 September 2026, officers were called to a road traffic collision involving a car that was believed to be driving along Walthew House Lane, near to junction with Spring Street.
“It is believed the driver, a woman in her 70s, suffered a medical episode before the vehicle came to a stop.
“She was taken to hospital for treatment where she sadly died.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log 890 of 08/09/2026.
Reports can also be made via the Greater Manchester Police LiveChat service.
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