Appeal following fatal collision in Burnley

Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a pedestrian died following a road traffic collision with a car on Centenary Way in Burnley.

Emergency services were called at 9:20pm on Tuesday 25th August following reports that a white Volkswagen Golf collided with a pedestrian.

Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the pedestrian, a man in his 60s, died at the scene.

The driver of the VW Golf remained at the scene and is assisting police with enquiries.

Sergeant Andrew Swindlehurst of the Roads Policing Unit said: “A man has very sadly died following this collision, and our thoughts remain with his family and loved ones at this difficult time.

“We are in the early stages of our investigation, and I am appealing directly to you, the public, for your assistance.

“If you witnessed this collision, have any CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage, or have any information that could assist us please do get in touch with us.

 “Please contact us on 101 quoting log 1450 of 25th August or email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk”

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