Driver killed following collision on A6 at Forton

A man has died following a collision on the A6 at Forton.

The incident happened just after 6am this morning (Wednesday, September 27), when police were called to reports a BMW X2 car had travelled along Hollins Lane onto the A6, subsequently crossing the A6 and colliding with banking and a metal pole.

The driver of the vehicle – a man aged in his 70s – was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

The road was closed for around three-and-a-half hours while collision investigators attended. It has since re-opened.

Sgt Daniel Gunn, of the Lancashire Roads Policing Uni, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died, at what is a truly awful time for them. This was a tragic incident and we send them our deepest condolences.

“We are now investigating exactly what occurred and are asking anybody who saw the collision, saw the car in the moments before it happened, or who has dashcam showing anything significant, to get in touch with us straight away.”

Anybody with information should call 101, quoting log 204 of September 27.

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