Man arrested after pensioner dies in collision near Lancaster
Police have arrested a man after a pensioner died in a collision near Lancaster.
Emergency services were called at 7.47pm on October 31 following a collision between a blue Vauxhall Agila and a white Peugeot Partner van.
The collision occurred on the A6 Scotforth Road at the traffic lights by the entrance to Lancaster University.
Very sadly a passenger in the Vauxhall, a man in his 80s from Lancaster, suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Vauxhall, a man in his 60s from Lancaster, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital where he is in a critical condition.
Another passenger in the Vauxhall, a woman in her 60s, suffered more minor injuries.
The driver of the Peugeot, a man in his 20s from Galgate, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs. He is currently in custody.
An investigation is under way and enquiries are ongoing.
A police spokesman said: “We are appealing to anyone who saw the collision itself or who has any dashcam or mobile footage to get in touch.
“We are also asking you to get in touch if you saw the Peugeot van driving prior to the collision.
“If you can help please call 101 quoting log 1364 of October 31.
“Email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at [email protected].”