A man that collided with a pedestrian and caused his death by dangerous driving has been jailed. Daniel Salvin (19/11/1996) of Eustace Street, Oldham pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and was sentenced to seven years and four months on Monday 18 November 2019.
On Friday 20 September 2019, at around 10pm John Richardson was walking along Rishton Lane in Bolton when a silver Vauxhall Vectra collided with him before leaving the scene. The car was later found abandoned and on fire on Heywood Park View.
Witnesses also described seeing a red Volkswagen Golf on Rishton Lane immediately after the collision.John was taken to hospital with serious injuries to his hips, ribs, spine, skull and brain where he sadly died on Friday 27 September 2019.
After the incident police arrested and charged Daniel Salvin on Tuesday 8th October.Sergeant Andrew Page, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “I hope this result provides justice for John’s family during this difficult time as they continue to try and come to terms with what has happened.
“Although this was the culmination of weeks of hard work by officers from Greater Manchester Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, I must stress that we are still investigating this reckless incident and our enquiries are still ongoing.
“We are urging anyone who may know the men pictured or recognise the vehicle to come forward with information and help us get in contact with them to discuss this incident.”“We are particularly keen to speak to anyone that was on Rishton Lane at the time of the incident on Friday 20 September 2019 and may have heard or seen anything unusual or suspicious.
”Anybody with information should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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