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Woman, 78, killed in Asda car park crash named

Dan WareingNorth West
News imageGoogle A Google Streetview of the Asda supermarket car park in Shaw, Oldham. The single-storey shop has large windows, most of which are covered by pictures of green fruit including pears and apples. On the right hand edge of the building is a very large, green Asda sign. There are racks of plants for sale in front of the building. Four cars are parked in disable bays and there is a shelter on the left hand side, possibly for trolleys or part of a covered walkway.Google
Margaret Crichton was struck by a car in the Asda car park at Shaw, Oldham

A 78-year-old woman who died after being hit by a van in a supermarket car park has been named by police, who have also arrested a man.

Margaret Crichton, from Oldham, was struck by the Peugeot Expert while walking back to her car outside Asda on Greenfield Lane in Shaw at about 18:50 GMT on Thursday. She died at the scene.

A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, Greater Manchester Police said.

A force spokesperson said: "We are trying to identify Margaret's family and are appealing to anyone who might know her or the family, who are believed to be in Manchester or Yorkshire, to please get in touch."

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