Police seek witnesses following fatal collision in Burnley
Investigation underway after man dies in Skoda Octavia crash.
Authorities are appealing for witnesses and footage after a fatal road traffic collision on Crown Point Road in Burnley.
The incident occurred at 7.07pm yesterday, involving a grey Skoda Octavia estate that collided with a dry-stone wall.
A man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene, while another passenger in his 20s sustained serious spinal and rib injuries and remains hospitalized.
A third individual, a 22-year-old man from Padiham, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been released under investigation.
The road was closed for collision investigation work and reopened at 2.25am today.
Detective Sergeant Helen Parkinson from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit extended condolences to the deceased's family and appealed for witnesses to come forward.
She urged individuals with dashcam or CCTV footage of the vehicle prior to the collision to contact authorities.
Anyone able to provide information is encouraged to contact 101, quoting log 1252 of 13th October, or email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at [email protected] .