Man dies in A6 crash near Garstang
A van driving towards Garstang collided with an HGV tractor unit parked in a lay by
Police in Lancashire have launched an investigation, after a man died following a collision near Garstang.
The force were called shortly before 4am yesterday (1 July) to reports of a Volkswagen van driving towards Garstang colliding with an HGV tractor unit parked in a lay by off the A6 Preston Lancaster Road near to the Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre.
The driver of the Volkswagen, a man in his 30s, suffered serious injuries and later died.
The driver of the HGV suffered minor injuries.
Police say the road was closed for some time and enquiries are ongoing into circumstances of the collision.
The force are now appealing for anyone with information or footage, such as CCTV or doorbell or dashcam footage, to get in touch.
Detective Sergeant Matt Davidson, of our Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This collision has sadly led to the death of a man and my thoughts are with his loved ones at this time.
"We are investigating the collision, and I would appeal to anyone who may be able to assist to get in touch.”