Harry Boothby, 74, from Padiham, was driving a Volkswagen Passat when his
car was involved in a collision with a Mercedes Vito van around 7.40pm on
Saturday (October 29).
The accident happened on the A6068 between J8 of the M65 and Blackburn Road.
The driver of the Mercedes suffered serious injuries and was taken to
hospital. His injuries are thankfully not life-threatening.
Sgt Michael Higginson, of Lancashire Police’s Tactical Operations, said:
“These are tragic circumstances and our thoughts and prayers are very much
with Mr Boothby’s family at this difficult time.
“We are continuing to appeal for witnesses, in particularly anyone with
dashboard mounted camera footage, which could assist our enquiries.
“If you can help please come forward.”
*In a tribute, Mr Boothby’s family said: “We would like to thank the
witnesses that stopped to help our dad and the emergency services that
attended to him on Saturday.*
*“We would also like to thank the police liaison officer who has given us
support through this difficult time.*
*“Thank you for all the support from our friends and extended families.*
*“We are devastated as a family, and he will be greatly missed by his
children and grandchildren”*
Anyone with information should call 101 quoting log 1154 of October 29.
car was involved in a collision with a Mercedes Vito van around 7.40pm on
Saturday (October 29).
The accident happened on the A6068 between J8 of the M65 and Blackburn Road.
The driver of the Mercedes suffered serious injuries and was taken to
hospital. His injuries are thankfully not life-threatening.
Sgt Michael Higginson, of Lancashire Police’s Tactical Operations, said:
“These are tragic circumstances and our thoughts and prayers are very much
with Mr Boothby’s family at this difficult time.
“We are continuing to appeal for witnesses, in particularly anyone with
dashboard mounted camera footage, which could assist our enquiries.
“If you can help please come forward.”
*In a tribute, Mr Boothby’s family said: “We would like to thank the
witnesses that stopped to help our dad and the emergency services that
attended to him on Saturday.*
*“We would also like to thank the police liaison officer who has given us
support through this difficult time.*
*“Thank you for all the support from our friends and extended families.*
*“We are devastated as a family, and he will be greatly missed by his
children and grandchildren”*
Anyone with information should call 101 quoting log 1154 of October 29.
