The woman was hit by the vehicle in the early hours of Sunday, February 20 along with another pedestrian. A driver, who had been caught by authorities for speeding on the motorway, crashed into the two unsuspecting victims during a following police chase.
The woman, 71, was pronounced dead at the scene despite efforts to revive her by paramedics.
She died near where she was struck on Kingsway (A34), near Parrs Wood in south Manchester.
The other pedestrian, a 64-year-old man, was injured in the crash.
He was taken to hospital and is believed to be in critical condition.
The driver of the black BMW had been speeding on the M60 motorway, and police followed in an attempt to apprehend the driver.
Authorities then tried to stop the car by deploying emergency equipment on Stockport Road.
But the driver barrelled on towards the Kingsway and Wilmslow Road junction, before colliding with the two pedestrians.
The road was then closed throughout the night after the incident.
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“Despite the best efforts of police and paramedics, a 71-year-old woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. A 64-year-old man was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
“The incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct by GMP’s Professional Standards Branch, in line with normal policy.
“A 35-year-old man has since been arrested in connection with the incident.”
Phil Shaw, a police sergeant from the region’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, appealed for witnesses of the incident.
He confirmed an investigation had been launched, and expressed the force’s sympathy for the woman’s family.
He said: “Tragically, a woman has lost her life as a result of this incident and our thoughts are very much with her family at this time.
“A full investigation has been launched and we are hopeful that there may be some witnesses who have dashcam footage that could assist with the investigation”.
Anyone with any information on the incident can contact the Serous Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741.
Information can also be submitted via the Greater Manchester Police website at www.gmp.police.uk, quoting incident 94 of 20 February 2022.
Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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