Pensioner dies following Burnley collision

Tuesday, 20 May 2025 15:32

By Central Radio News

A pensioner has died following a collision in Burnley earlier this month.

It happened around 11.20pm on 5^th May on Brunshaw Road, with a Vauxhall Corsa and a Toyota Prius in collision.

The driver of the Corsa, a man in his 70s, was taken to hospital with chest injuries. He died on 18^th May.

A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: ‘’Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this distressing time, and the family are being supported by specially trained officers.

‘’If anyone witnessed the collision, which happened near to the junction of Brownside Road, or has dashcam footage from the area, we ask you to contact us.

‘’Please contact 101, quoting log 1492 of 5^th May, or email our Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk.’’

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