Arrest after pedestrian's death in crash

Nantwich Road in Crewe was closed following the crash on Friday morning

A man has died and a woman has been arrested after a crash on a main road in a town.

A 61-year-old pedestrian suffered serious injuries when they were hit by a BMW on Nantwich Road, Crewe, on Friday, Cheshire Police said.

He was treated by paramedics but later died in hospital.

A 38-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remained in custody, the force added.

Police have appealed for witnesses to the crash

Officers on patrol in Crewe came across the crash which involved a green BMW, shortly after 10:00 GMT.

Nantwich Road was closed in both directions between Broughton Lane and Manor Way but had since reopened.

"This incident occurred on a busy stretch of road during the day," said Sgt Andrew Dennison.

"We would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed what happened."