Appeal after serious collision in Bamber Bridge

Monday, 30 September 2024 14:07

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was left with serious injuries after a collision in Bamber Bridge.

The collision happened on Station Road close to the junction with Longbrook Avenue and Fourfields at shortly before 8pm yesterday (Sunday, September 29^th)

The victim, a woman in her 30s from Bamber Bridge, was on the pedestrian crossing when she was struck by a car travelling north.

She was left with serious injuries and is currently in a critical condition in hospital.

The car, a dark grey Toyota Prius, did not stop at the scene and efforts are underway to trace the vehicle.

Police are appealing for anyone with any CCTV, dashcam or mobile footage to come forward.

They also want to speak to anyone who saw the car before or after the collision or anyone with information about who was in the car or the whereabouts of the vehicle, registration FY62 MXC.

Two boys aged 16 and 17 from Bamber Bridge have been arrested in connection with the incident.

Detective Chief Inspector Jill Riley, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said: “This is an absolutely appalling incident which has left a woman very poorly in hospital. First and foremost, my thoughts today are with her loved ones.

“A major investigation is underway, and I have a team of officers and staff making enquiries to try and establish exactly what has happened and to find those responsible.

“I would appeal to anyone who has any footage which could assist or who has any information about the car or who may have been driving, to get in touch with us.”

Anyone with information can get in touch by calling 101 and quoting log 1163 of September 29. You can also email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on SCIU@lancashire.police.uk

Alternatively, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers.org.

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