Man in his 80s dies following morning crash in Rishton
Lancashire Telegraph· 202 words · 2 min read
A man in his 80s has died following a crash in Rishton earlier this morning, March 23.
Lancashire Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after an incident in Blackburn Old Road this morning.
Emergency services were called at 8.30 am to a report that a Citroen C3 had left the carriageway, collided with a stone wall at slow speed before coming to rest in a hedgerow.
The driver of the Citroen was given first aid at the scene by members of the public and colleagues from the North-West Ambulance Service.
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He was taken to hospital where despite the best efforts of medical personnel, was pronounced deceased.
A force spokesperson said: "Our thoughts are very much with his family and loved ones at this sad and distressing time.
"Anyone who witnessed the collision who haven't yet spoken to our officers, or anyone who was driving in the area and has dashcam footage, please contact 101 - quoting log 0192 of 23rd March - or email our Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk"