Fly high with the Angels - tributes flood in for teen, 19, killed in Preston Road, Grimsargh crash
Too young - was one of the many heartbreaking messages left by readers paying tribute to a teenager killed in a crash in Preston.
The 19-year-old man, who has yet to be named, died following a two-car collision on Preston Road in Grimsargh yesterday.
Officers were called to reports of a collision involving a green MG TF and a black Audi Q7 at 9.55am.
His family are being supported by specially trained officers.
The driver of the Audi, a woman in her 40s, suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital.
Police said she is currently being treated solely as a witness as part of the investigation.
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Here are some of the many tributes left by readers:
Paula Rostron: “I feel so sad for the family of this young man, but I also feel for the lady who was also involved. Irrelevant of whose fault the accident was, both family’s will be suffering. So very sad.”
Amanda An Graham Mcfarlane: “Heartbreaking love an thoughts to your family.”
Dawn Burns: “So sad thinking off his family and friends at this very sad time R.I.P young man fly high with the Angels.”
Debra Hardy: “This is so so sad thoughts are with his parents at this difficult time.”
Victoria Wareing: “So sad. Thinking of all those involved and their families.”
Channy Maria: “Absolutely heartbreaking. Thoughts are with the family at this time.”
Sharon Baines: “So sad. Thinking of his family at this devastating time.”
Anna Claire: “So very sad. Too young. Rest peacefully.”
Police are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage of Preston Road between Grimsargh and Preston between 9.45am and 10am, or from anyone who witnessed the collision or the moments before or after it.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or email [email protected], quoting log 0333 of January 18, 2026.