Man, 18, dies after being hit by HGV in Morecambe

A man has died after a road collision in Morecambe involving a pedestrian and an HGV.

Emergency services were called at just after 3am today (Sunday, April 20) following the incident on the Bay Gateway, between Mellishaw Lane and Northgate.

The pedestrian, an 18-year-old man from Morecambe, suffered serious injuries and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. 

Sgt Paul McCurrie, from Lancashire Police, said: “This collision has very sadly resulted in the death of a young man and my thoughts are with his family and loved ones.

"I would appeal to anyone who saw what happened or who has any CCTV or dashcam footage to get in touch.”

Anyone who can help should call police on 101 quoting log 0160 of April 20th. You can also email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk

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