Family pays tribute to man who died in crash outside Lancaster University

The family of a man who died in a crash outside Lancaster University have paid tribute to him.

Emergency services were called at 7.47pm on Saturday (October 31) following the collision between a blue Vauxhall Agila and a white Peugeot Partner van on the A6 Scotforth Road at the traffic lights by the entrance to the university.

A passenger in the Vauxhall - Alan Williamson, 88, of Lancaster - suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

In a tribute his family said: “Alan was born in 1938 in Lancaster. He grew up in Lancaster with his two brothers Dennis and Geoff.

“He was a family man, and he married Jean before they went on to have two children - Peter and Karen.

“In his working life, Alan worked at Heysham Power Station, Storeys and Standfast.

“In his spare time Alan enjoyed a pint, a game of snooker and birdwatching. He also did a lot of walking in his younger years with his late wife Jean.

“Alan will be very sadly missed by all who knew him.”

The driver of the Vauxhall, a man in his 60s from Lancaster, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital where he is in a critical condition.

Another passenger in the Vauxhall, a woman in her 60s, suffered more minor injuries.

The driver of the Peugeot, a man in his 20s from Galgate, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs. He has now been released under investigation.

A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “We are appealing to anyone who saw the collision itself or who has any dashcam or mobile footage to get in touch.

“We are also asking you to get in touch if you saw the Peugeot van driving prior to the collision.

“If you can help, please call 101 quoting log 1364 of October 31.

“You can also email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at [email protected]”