Teenager Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash In Bury

Greater Manchester Police have named the victim of a hit-and-run crash in Bury as 16-year-old Callum Hilton.

The boy, who was out with friends, was crossing Stand Lane in Radcliffe when he was hit by a silver Peugeot which did not stop, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.

He sustained a serious head injury and was taken to hospital where he later died. His family were at his bedside, GMP said.

The car was later found abandoned near Bury town centre.

A man who lives close to the scene and witnessed the aftermath described how a neighbour, a nurse, and a passer-by battled to save the boy as he lay dying in the road.

He said: "As I was coming back home, the boy was already on the floor and there were two people offering first aid.

"One was a neighbour, a nurse who lives further up the hill and one was a guy who was driving past.

"With the boy were three friends, one was apparently his cousin but I don't know any of them.

"It was heartbreaking to watch. The lad was in a very, very bad way. The frustration of standing there as two people try to save a young kid's life was heartbreaking."

The victim suffered head injuries in the incident in Radcliffe, near Bury

He said cars were "always" speeding up and down the road, a hill leading into Radcliffe town centre.

"They used to have a mobile traffic camera further up the hill but I've not see one lately," he said.

"There was a dog run over about 100 yards up the hill about 10 minutes before this boy was run over last night.

"Last week a lady who lives down the road had her car struck. So just within this stretch of 200 yards there has been three accidents in a week.

The tragedy happened on a busy main road with regular 30mph speed limit warning signs.

Accident signs have been placed near the spot where the teenager was killed to appeal for witnesses.

Next to a lamppost with a flashing "slow down/30mph" sign, a bunch of flowers had been left in memory of the victim.

The card read "Callum xxx".

Detective Inspector Amber Waywell of GMP appealed for witnesses.

She said: "First and foremost our thoughts and sympathies are with this young boy's family following this tragedy, and a specially-trained officer has been appointed to support the family during this traumatic ordeal.

"Understandably, the family are absolutely distraught and both want and deserve answers as to what exactly happened.

"From our initial inquiries, it would appear this young boy was simply crossing the road when he collided with the silver Peugeot which did not stop at the scene.

"We later recovered this car and none of the occupants were present, so our main focus is now on finding all those who were on board.

"It has been more than 12 hours since this tragic incident and the occupants have still not come forward, so I would urge them in the strongest possible terms to make themselves known to police immediately."

Anyone with information should call GMP on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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