Chaos on Greenhead Lane: Elderly Driver Critically Hurt in Hit-and-Run
Police rushed to Greenhead Lane, Reedley, just before 2.45pm after a smash involving a grey Vauxhall Mokka, a white BMW 135i, and a cyclist.
Elderly Vauxhall Driver in Critical Condition
The Vauxhall driver, an 83-year-old Burnley man, was critically injured and rushed to hospital, where he remains in a serious state.
The cyclist, 30, suffered leg and chest injuries but is expected to make a full recovery.
BMW Occupants Flee Scene – Police Hunt Two Men
The people in the white BMW fled before emergency services arrived. Police have not identified them yet and are appealing for witnesses.
Detectives also want to speak to anyone who saw two men crossing the M65 at Greenhead Lane bridge about five minutes after the crash.
“Our thoughts are very much with the people injured,” said Sergeant Helen Parkinson from Lancashire’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit.
“A family liaison officer has been assigned to support the elderly man’s family.”
“We’re keen to hear from anyone with information, especially if you saw the two men crossing the M65 or have dashcam footage.”
How You Can Help
- Call Lancashire Police on 101, quoting log 866 from August 6th.
- Report anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or online.
- Email the Serious Collision Unit at [email protected].
If you were near Greenhead Lane on August 6 and saw anything suspicious, now’s the time to speak up.
