A woman involved in a serious crash in Macclesfield has died.

Emergency services were called to reports of a crash on Coare Street, near the junction of Westminster Road, on Tuesday, September 8.

A pedestrian, 68-year-old Linda Richards, sustained serious injuries and was taken to Salford Royal Hospital by air ambulance.

Cheshire Police have now confirmed that Linda passed away as a result of her injuries on Thursday, September 24.

Following her death, Linda's family said: "We are saddened by the loss of Linda and know that she will be remembered by those whose lives she touched.

"As a family, we ask for privacy and understanding at this difficult time."

A DPD delivery van was also involved in the collision.

The driver, a 24-year-old man from Shelton, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, drug driving and possession of a knife.

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Police have stated that he remains on bail as of midday on Wednesday, October 7.

Enquiries in relation to the crash are ongoing and anyone with any information or video footage which may aid the investigation is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 or visit www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us quoting IML-2413238.