Driver, 80s, arrested as elderly woman killed in Thornton Cleveleys crash
The woman was hit by a Ford Kuga which had already hit the rear of another car as she crossed North Drive on Tuesday. Emergency services were called at around 10am but the woman sadly died at the scene.
The driver of the Kuga, a man in his 80s, was arrested at the scene. He has since been released under investigation.Police are continuing to appeal for information and witnesses as the investigation into the woman's death. Detectives say the crash happened when a Ford Kuga hit the rear of a Toyota Corolla before hitting the pedestrian as she crossed the road near to its junction with Victoria Road West. A passenger in the Toyota Corolla suffered minor injuries.
Sgt Helen Parkinson, from the Road Policing Unit, said: “This collision has very sadly resulted in the death of an elderly lady and my thoughts are very much with her loved ones at this time. I would appeal to anyone who saw the collision, or the vehicles involved in the moments beforehand, or anyone who has CCTV, dashcam or other footage, to get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 390 of May 2 or email [email protected]”
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