Tragedy as man in his 30s dies after being hit by van on A6 near Catterall and Garstang

Emergency services were called to the scene, between The Avenue and Old Lancaster Road in Catterall, shortly after 8.30pm on Friday, January 24.

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Lancashire Police said a Peugeot van was travelling north when it struck the back of a Carrera racing bike. The man was thrown from the bike and suffered a serious head injury.

He was taken to hospital in a critical condition where he sadly died on Wednesday morning.

Police said the van driver stopped at the scene and no arrests have been made. Officers investigating the fatal collision are now asking for witnesses and anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage to get in touch.

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A police spokesperson said: “The cyclist, a man in his 30s very sadly died in hospital on Wednesday morning (January 29).

“Our thoughts remain with his loved ones at this incredibly distressing time. They are being supported by specially trained Family Liaison Officers.

“We were called shortly after 8.30pm on Friday, January 24 following a collision between a Peugeot van and a Carrera racing bike.

“In the collision, on the A6 between The Avenue and Old Lancaster Road, the cyclist was thrown from the bike and suffered a serious head injury.

“The van stopped at the scene.

“We’re continuing to appeal for any information that could assist our enquiries, or any CCTV or dashcam footage to get in touch.

“Anyone who can help should contact us on 101 quoting log 1485 of January 24 or you can email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at [email protected]”