Woman dies following collision near Ormskirk
Emergency services were called out to Lathom
A woman in her 80's has died following a collision in Lathom near Ormskirk.
Emergency services were called out last Thursday afternoon (27th March) to Meadow Lane, Lathom to a report of a road traffic collision.
A Suzuki Splash car had left the carriageway and entered a ditch by the side of the road.
The driver of the car, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Lancashire Police have now confirmed she has died.
Officers are continuing to appeal for dashcam footage as enquiries continue into the exact circumstances which led to the collision.
Sgt Anthony Beckett, of our Roads Policing Team, said:
“My thoughts first and foremost are with the driver’s loved ones at this extremely difficult time. They are being supported by specially trained officers.
“This collision happened in a rural location, and we are trying to find out why the car left the carriageway and when it happened.
“If you witnessed what happened or have dashcam footage from the area, we ask you to contact police.”