Man dies after crash as 'car leaves carriageway'
A man has died following a car crash in Ormskirk. Emergency services were called to New Cut Lane in Halsall shortly after 1pm today, March 30.
Lancashire Police officers cordoned off the road between Headbolt Lane and Renacres Lane following the crash, which involved a Ford Focus Zetec. The 71-year-old male driver was pronounced dead at the scene, the force has now confirmed.
In a statement, a spokesman said: "We're appealing for information and footage after a man sadly died following a collision in Ormskirk. We were called shortly after 1pm to a report that a Ford Focus Zetec had left the carriageway on New Cut Lane in Halsall, Ormskirk.
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"Sadly, despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the driver, a 71-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His family are being supported by specially trained Family Liaison Officers. Enquiries are ongoing into the collision, and no other vehicles are thought to be involved."
DS Joseph Ghigi, of Lancashire Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: 'A man has very sadly died following this collision, and first and foremost, my thoughts are with his loved ones at this incredibly distressing time.
'I'm appealing to you to ask that if you have any information or dashcam footage that could assist our enquiries, please get in contact with us.'
An air ambulance was spotted in the area earlier today, and was believed to be linked to the crash. Police said the road would be closed "for some time".
Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to contact us on 101 quoting log 0539 of 30th March. Alternatively, email SCIU@lancashire.police.uk
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