Elderly man dies after St Helens collision
A 52-year-old woman from St. Helens stopped at the scene and is currently under investigation
Last updated 31st Mar 2026
Lancashire Police say a man in his 80's from Rainhill has died following a serious collision in St. Helens.
At around 1pm on Monday 30 March, officers were called to a report of a collision involving a grey Vauxhall Corsa and a pedestrian on the A570 James Roby Way near to the junction with Chapel Lane in St Helens.
The pedestrian died from his injuries, and his family are being supported by a specially trained Family Liaison Officer.
A 52-year-old woman from St. Helens stopped at the scene and is currently under investigation. No arrest has been made.
Detective Sergeant Kurt Timpson, the Lead Investigating Officer from Merseyside Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "First and foremost my thoughts and those of my team remain with man’s family at this sad time. Road death causes devastation for all those involved and it is our absolute priority to get answers for his family.
“An investigation has been launched to ascertain the circumstance of this collision and is in the very early stages. I would like to appeal for witnesses to come forward to assist us. I know that there were many other vehicles on the dual carriageway at the time that this collision happened and whilst we have traced and spoken to the occupants of some of them, I would appeal for others to contact us if we haven’t already been in touch.
“I particularly appeal to those who drive heavy goods vehicles along this route (both directions) in between Eurolink and the M62 Motorway, who may have dash cameras fitted. If you were in the area at the time, please ask you company fleet manager to urgently review and download any footage that shows any part of this incident. Likewise for locally based businesses, if you believe any haulage or delivery company visited your premises around the time of the incident, please pass on this appeal to them.
“Similarly, for other motorists, please check your front and rear dash cameras on your vehicle. They can often record vital evidence that you may be totally unaware of. This could be crucial to our investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC, contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747, or email [email protected] quoting reference number 26000251185.
Alternatively, a report can be made anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.