Appeal after man dies following Chorley collision

Monday, 3 March 2025 17:31

By Central Radio News

Police are appealing for information after a man died following a collision in Chorley.

They received the report of the collision at 4:55pm on 15^th January between a Mercedes EQA 250+ AMG and a pedestrian at the junction of Lyons Lane and Charnock Street in Chorley.

The pedestrian, a man in his 70s was initially thought to have suffered minor injuries but died on 1st March.

Sgt Laura Kendall, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “A man has very sadly died following this collision, and enquiries are ongoing into what may have caused his death.

“I’m now asking that if anyone has any CCTV or dashcam footage of the Lyons Lane and Charnock Street area from around the time of the collision on 15^th January, or if you witnessed the collision to please come forward.”

You can call 101 quoting log 0995 of 15^th January or email SCIU@lancashire.police.uk

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