Man arrested as Burnley woman dies after being knocked down by car
The incident happened in the car park of Greenhill Social and Bowling Club on Manchester Road, Burnley[1], on Monday evening (February 12).
It is believed a Vauxhall Crossland X hit two pedestrians while in the car park.
The first pedestrian, a woman in her 70s from Burnley suffered a number of injures and was taken to hospital where she later died.
The second pedestrian, also a woman, suffered minor injuries.
A 74-year-old man has now been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop at the scene of an accident and driving while unfit through drink or drugs.
A spokesperson for the police said: "We are appealing for information and dashcam footage following a fatal collision in Burnley.
"Our officers were called to the carpark of Greenhill Social and Bowling Club on Manchester Road following reports a Vauxhall Crossland X had collided with two pedestrians.
"The first pedestrian, a woman in her 70s from Burnley, suffered a number of injuries. She was taken to hospital where she sadly later died.
"The second female pedestrian suffered minor injuries.
"The driver of the Vauxhall initially left the scene before returning a short time later.
"A 74-year-old man from Burnley was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop at the scene of an accident and driving while unfit through drink or drugs."
Police say the 74-year-old man remains in custody at this time.
Sgt Martin Wilcock, from Lancashire Police's road policing unit, said: “A woman has died in very tragic circumstances and our thoughts are with her loved ones at this time.
“Our investigation into the exact circumstances which led to the collision are continuing and I would ask anyone with information or footage to make contact with us as soon as possible.”
If anyone has any information which can assist the police in their investigation, they are asked to email [email protected][2] or call 101, quoting log 1076 of February 12, 2024.
References
- ^ Burnley (www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk)
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