Van driver fled multi-vehicle crash by running across motorway

Police are appealing for witnesses after a van driver crashed into the back of another car and ran across a motorway.

Officers said at around 5.15pm last Thursday a Citroen van was seen being driven erratically at speed and weaving between lanes on the M65 Eastbound near junction 3, at Feniscowles, before crashing into the back of an Audi.

The impact caused the Audi to crash into another car, a Vauxhall in front, causing injuries to the drivers of both vehicles. Advertisement Advertisement

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The driver of the Citroen van, who was in the middle lane, fled the scene by running across the westbound carriageway and into fields. Enquiries are ongoing to try and identify them.

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A police spokesperson said: "We are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or who saw the van prior to the collision to get in touch.

"We are especially keen to speak to a witness who stopped at the scene.

We would also like to speak to anyone with dashcam footage.

"Anyone who can help should call police on 101 quoting log 1054 of September 4.

You can also email PS Whittle on [email protected]."

References

1. ^ Two East Lancs roads to close for rail inspection works (www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk)