Elderly woman dies after having a medical episode while behind the wheel and crashing her car in Wigan
By Jessica Lees
Published 9th Sep 2026, 10:13 BST
The driver, a woman in her 70s, suffered a medical episode before the vehicle stopped.
A pensioner died after having a medical episode while driving and crashing her car.
The collision happened shortly before 9.55am on Tuesday as she was driving along Walthew House Lane, in Kitt Green, near the junction with Spring Road.
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, but she could not be saved.
Officers from Greater Manchester Police’s serious collision investigations unit want to hear from anyone with dash-cam footage or CCTV to assist with their inquiries.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 and quote log 890 of September 8. Reports can also be made via the LiveChat function.