Tragedy as man in his 70s dies after crash on Melling Road in Lancaster
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a motorist sadly died following a collision in Melling.
Officers were called to Melling Road at 9.50am on Friday, March 6, following reports a black Peugeot 308 had come off the carriageway at low speed before coming to rest against a hedgerow.
The driver, a man in his 70s, was taken to hospital and despite the best efforts of medical personnel, the man was sadly pronounced deceased a short time later.
A spokesperson for Lancaster Area Police said: “Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this very difficult time.
“We would ask any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage which captured the Peugeot in the minutes leading up to the collision to make contact with police as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information that may assist police should email [email protected] or call 101 and quote log 342 of 6th March 2026.