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A man has been arrested after a car struck a pedestrian and crashed into a Sainsbury's convenience store on Monday afternoon (October 27). Police, fire crews and paramedics attended the incident off Darwen Road following reports of a collision between a car and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, in his 40s, was airlifted to Royal Preston Hospital after suffering potentially life-changing injuries, Greater Manchester Police said. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE The black Range Rover involved then ploughed into a bollard and part of the wall outside the Sainsbury's Local and was left badly damaged. Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that the driver, a 56-year-old man, had been driving in the car park with his boot open prior to the collision. He was equally rushed to hospital and has since been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through drugs. A GMP spokesperson said: "Officers were called to reports of a road traffic collision at around 12:49pm today (Monday 27 October 2025) on Darwen Road in Bolton . "Whilst in a car park, the driver of a Range Rover collided with a pedestrian and the shop building. The driver has been taken to hospital for treatment then will be taken into police custody. "Investigators are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. They are also keen to speak to anyone who may have any CCTV footage, including dashcam, mobile phone footage from the area in the moments leading up to the incident. "Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting reference number of 1481 of 27/10/2025. Information can also be shared using our 'report' tool or LiveChat function on our website: www.gmp.police.uk Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity - Crimestoppers - anonymously on 0800 555 111." --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable , highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street . If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@men-news.co.uk or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
