A 78-year-old woman has tragically died after being struck by a van in a supermarket car park just days before Christmas.
Details of the fatal collision
The incident occurred at the Asda store on Greenfield Lane in Shaw at approximately 6.50pm on Thursday, December 18, 2025. According to Greater Manchester Police, the driver of a Peugeot Expert van was moving towards the car park exit when the vehicle collided with the pensioner.
The woman, who was reportedly returning to her own car at the time, sustained severe injuries from the impact. Despite the emergency response, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Emergency response and police investigation
The car park was the scene of a major emergency response on Thursday evening. Numerous police vehicles and ambulances attended, and a significant area was cordoned off for investigation.
Officers from GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) have launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision. They are working to establish a complete picture of the events that led to this tragic loss of life.
Appeal for witnesses and information
Police are now urging anyone with information to come forward to assist their enquiries. They are particularly keen to speak to:
- Anyone who witnessed the collision.
- Motorists who were in the Asda car park around 6.50pm on December 18.
- Individuals who may have captured relevant dashcam footage.
Information can be shared directly with the SCIU by calling 0161 856 4741. Alternatively, reports can be made via the Greater Manchester Police website's Live Chat function, quoting log number 253 of November 23, 2025.
For those wishing to remain anonymous, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111.
