A man in his 30s has sustained severe injuries following a car crash in Preston. The incident occurred on Ribbleton Avenue at approximately 11:20 p.m. last night when a pedestrian collided with a Mercedes-Benz car. The man suffered significant head and pelvis injuries and is currently receiving treatment in the hospital.
Authorities are urging witnesses to come forward and provide any dashcam footage or information regarding the incident. Sergeant Steve Hardman from the serious collision investigation unit of Lancashire Police expressed the importance of gathering as much evidence as possible. He stated, If you witnessed the collision or were driving in the Ribbleton Avenue area around that time and have dashcam footage, please come forward. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries, and our thoughts are with him as he receives treatment in the hospital.
To assist with any potential criminal investigation, police are appealing for anyone with relevant information to contact them by calling 101 and quoting log 1545 of July 22. Alternatively, individuals can also send an email to SCIU@lancashire.police.uk.