Two charged after a collision in Bamber Bridge which led to death of a baby boy
A pregnant woman was hit by a car on a pedestrian crossing
Two people have been charged following a collision in Bamber Bridge which left a baby boy dead and his mum seriously injured.
It happened on Station road near the junction with Longbrook Avenue and Fourfields shortly before 8pm on Sunday, September 29th last year.
The victim, a woman in her 30's from Bamber Bridge, was on the pedestrian crossing when she was struck by a car driving towards Preston.
She was left with serious injuries and is still recovering after treatment in hospital.
She was pregnant at the time of the collision and while she underwent emergency surgery to have her baby boy delivered, he tragically later died in hospital.
Ashir Shahid, aged 20, of Windsor Road, Walton le Dale, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
A 16-year-old boy, also of Walton le Dale has been charged with assisting an offender. He cannot be named for legal reasons.
A number of other people arrested in connection with the investigation remain on police bail.
Lancashire Police said:
"Anyone with information can get in touch by calling us on 101 and quoting log 1163 of September 29. You can also email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on [email protected]
"Alternatively, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers.org."