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Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
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. READ MORE: Liverpool Lime Street live updates as train services face 'major disruption' READ MORE: Man walked into Heron Foods 'covered in blood' before police cordon off shopping centre "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@ For the latest news and breaking news visit Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Join the Liverpool ECHO Breaking News and Top Stories WhatsApp community to receive the latest news straight to your phone by clicking here.
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Yahoo
Dangerous driving arrest after pedestrian killed
A man aged in his 70s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a pedestrian was struck and killed. Lancashire Police said they were still trying to identify the victim, also in his 70s, who was struck by a vehicle on a pedestrian crossing on Mowbray Drive, Blackpool, at about 19:55 GMT on Monday. The arrested man, from Blackpool, was also being questioned on suspicion of failing to stop after an accident. He has been released under investigation while inquiries continue. Det Supt Joseph Ghigi said his thoughts were with the victim's loved ones. "Sadly, the deceased has not been formally identified and we are continuing to make enquiries to identify his family members," he said. Police previously launched an appeal to find the driver of the vehicle involved and a 43-year-old man previously arrested was released without charge. Appeal for driver after man hit by car dies
