Tragedy as pedestrian in his 50s dies after collision with Tesla car on Preston Road in Coppull
The man died following an accident shortly after dawn.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was killed following a collision in Chorley on Thursday morning (30th April).
The man - who was in his 50s - was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident on Preston Road in Coppull. A 24-year old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
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A message on the Chorley Police Facebook page says: “We are appealing for witnesses and footage after a man very sadly died following a collision in Coppull this morning.
“Our officers were called around 5.30am today to Preston Road, Coppull, to a report of a collision.
“The emergency services attended and found that a Tesla car had been in collision with a pedestrian in the carriageway. The pedestrian, a man aged in his 50s, suffered serious injuries and very sadly was pronounced deceased at the scene. Our thoughts are very much with his family at this distressing time, and they are being supported by specially trained officers.
“A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and is currently in custody.The road remains closed while investigation work is carried out.
“Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam/CCTV/doorbell footage from the area, we ask you to contact police. Please contact 101, quoting log 0170 of 30th April, or email our Serious Collision Investigation Unit at [email protected]”