Chorley cyclist injured in serious collision last month dies in hospital

A man injured in a serious collision in Chorley last month has died in hospital.

Police are appealing for information following the collision which happened at about 10.30am on Wednesday, August 14th on Cowling Brow Chorley.

A man in his 70s was riding an electric pedal cycle when he struck a hole in the road and was thrown from his bike. He suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital but died there on August 31st.

Sgt Helen Parkinson, of the Road Policing Unit, said: “This collision has sadly resulted in a man losing his life and my thoughts are with his loved ones.

“I appreciate this happened a few weeks ago now but if anyone remembers it, saw what happened and maybe stopped to help, or who has any footage such as dashcam, CCTV, Ring doorbell or mobile phone footage then I would ask they get in touch.”

If you can help, please call 101 quoting log 1330 of September 6th or you can email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk

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