Pensioner seriously injured in Thornton Cleveleys collision

Tuesday, 29 October 2024 12:31

By Central Radio News

Police are appealing for witnesses after an elderly pedestrian was seriously injured in a collision in Thornton Cleveleys.

The 82-year-old pedestrian was crossing Victoria Road West at the junction of Daisy Bank, close to The Jolly Tars Wetherspoons,

The collision happened at about 7:30pm on Monday as the man was on a zebra crossing.

The pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital where he remains.

The motorbike rider, a man in his 20s, also suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital where he remains.

Sgt Tony Beckett, of the Road Policing Team, said: “This collision has left two people with serious injuries, and I would appeal to anyone who saw what happened or who has any CCTV, dashcam or mobile footage to get in touch.”

Anyone who can help should call us on 101 quoting log 1266 of October 28th. You can also email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk

Pensioner seriously injured in Thornton Cleveleys collision

Police are appealing for witnesses after an elderly pedestrian was seriously injured in a collision.

The 82-year-old pedestrian was crossing Victoria Road West at the junction of Daisy Bank, close to The Jolly Tars Wetherspoons, in Thornton Cleveleys.

The collision happened at about 7:30pm on Monday as the man was on a zebra crossing.

The pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital where he remains.

The motorbike rider, a man in his 20s, also suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital where he remains.

Anyone who can help should call us on 101 quoting log 1266 of October 28th. You can also email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk

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