“Andrew was our comfortable go fortunate brother and he’s so sadly missed by us all”
A person who was tragically killed in a collision alongside his beloved canine has been named and pictured for the primary time.
Tributes are being paid to Andrew Outdated, 61, who was killed in a collision on Greenwood Highway, in Wythenshawe, on Sunday, March 9.
Mr Outdated sadly died on the scene alongside along with his canine, Liddy, regardless of the very best efforts of emergency companies.
It is understood that the pair had been hit by a automobile which had collided with a taxi earlier than flipping and touchdown along side the highway, near the junction with Hollyhedge Highway.
In a press release issued right this moment (April 27), Mr Outdated has been remembered as a much-loved son, brother and uncle.
Paying tribute, his household mentioned: “Andrew was our comfortable go fortunate brother and he’s so sadly missed by us all.
“We miss his smiles, his laughter, his jokes and his hourly cellphone calls. Phrases can not describe the shock and disbelief that we really feel because of the lack of Andrew, we’re completely devastated.
“Andrew tragically died solely metres from his house, while strolling his beautiful canine Liddy.
“The one solace we’ve is that Andrew and Liddy weren’t alone at such a horrific time and that they had been collectively. Andrew and Liddy will all the time be in our hearts.”
Emergency companies raced out to the scene at round 5pm on March 9, with a significant cordon put in place.
A girl in her 40s was arrested on suspicion of inflicting dying by harmful driving earlier than being launched on bail.
A witness concerned within the collision claimed the taxi she was in together with her youthful siblings was hit by a driver ‘head on’.
She claimed the opposite automobile had been dashing up whereas travelling on the improper facet of the highway.
Madison Burrows, 19, who was sat within the entrance passenger seat of the taxi concerned together with her household within the again, mentioned: “The taxi tried to swerve however he could not transfer as there was a automobile within the lane subsequent to us. I realised it doesn’t matter what, we had been about to get hit.
“At first once I obtained out the automobile I noticed the canine. It was my sister who then began screaming. I seemed and noticed the person along side the highway.
“Seeing the person and his canine along side the highway was one of the vital traumatising issues ever. Every time I shut my eyes I simply preserve seeing him. I am going to by no means get the picture out of my head.”
A GMP spokesperson mentioned beforehand: “In case you have any sprint cam footage, ring doorbell footage, or have any data that would assist us with our enquiries, please contact GMP on 101 quoting log 2270 of March 9, 2025.
“In case you would favor to stay nameless, data will be shared by contacting the impartial charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
GMP has been approached for an replace on the investigation.
