Appeal to identify potential witness after pedestrian Walter Nightingale, 86, dies in Blackburn collision
Police have released footage of a man they believe may have witnessed a fatal collision in Blackburn.
Emergency services were called to King Street following reports of a collision involving a grey Seat Ibiza and a pedestrian at around 3.40pm on Saturday, November 8.
The pedestrian, 86-year-old Walter Nightingale, was taken to hospital but sadly died from his injuries.
.jpeg?trim=1,0,3,0&crop=&width=640&quality=65)
Officers said their thoughts “remain with his loved ones at this time”.
As part of their investigation, officers are trying to identify a man as part of their investigation.
“We believe the man in the footage may be a witness to the collision,” a spokesman for Lancashire Police said.
“We want to make it really clear that he is being treated solely as a witness and is not in any trouble.
“We appreciate this isn’t of the highest quality, but we are hoping that someone may recognise him.”
Anyone who recognises the potential witness, or who has information that could help the inquiry, is urged to call 101 or email [email protected], quoting log 0898 of November 8.