Dangerous driving arrest after pedestrian dies
The man died at the scene after trying to cross the second lane on Eccles Old Road, police say
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a pedestrian was struck as he tried to cross the road.
The 71-year-old man was hit by a car on Eccles Old Road, Salford, at 21:00 BST on Saturday and was pronounced dead at the scene, Greater Manchester Police said.
Detectives appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam or mobile phone footage to come forward.
A 68-year-old man is being questioned in police custody.
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