Tragedy as man dies after being struck by car in Blackburn town centre
A man in his 80s died after he was struck by a car in Blackburn town centre at the weekend.
Emergency services were called to the scene in King Street at 3.40pm on Saturday, where the pensioner was struck by a grey Seat Ibiza.
The man suffered a serious head injury and was taken to hospital where he sadly died that evening.
Lancashire Police said an investigation is under way and is asking anyone with information or footage to get in touch.
A spokesperson for the force said: “We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a pensioner sadly died following a road traffic collision in Blackburn.
“Our officers were called to King Street on Saturday 8th November where it was established that the driver of a grey Seat Ibiza had collided with a pedestrian at 3.40pm.
“The pedestrian, a man in his 80s, was taken to hospital with a serious head injury. Sadly, and despite the best efforts of medical personnel he was pronounced deceased yesterday evening.
“His family have been informed and our thoughts remain with them at this distressing time.”
Sgt Josh Begbie added: “As a result of this incident a man has lost his life, and my thoughts are first and foremost with his loved ones at this time.
“Work is ongoing to establish the full circumstances of what led to this collision and I would ask anyone with information or footage to make contact with the police as soon as possible.
“I am particularly keen for anyone with dashcam footage who travelled along King Street near to the junction with Stonyhurst Road between 3.30pm and 3.40pm to get in contact, even if you didn't witness the collision.”