A pensioner has tragically died after being struck by a bin lorry in Lancashire.
Early Morning Crash Shuts Road for Hours
The woman, in her 70s, was hit just before 8am on 16 December on Trinity Close, Freckleton. Emergency crews rushed to the scene but she sadly died there.
Police closed the road for around six hours as they investigated the fatal collision.
Driver Arrested After Deadly Smash
The bin lorry driver, a man in his 50s from St Anne’s, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.
Police Seek Witnesses and Footage
Lancashire Police are urging anyone with dashcam or mobile footage, or who witnessed the crash, to come forward immediately.
“This collision has very sadly resulted in a woman losing her life and my thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this time,” said Detective Sergeant Matt Davidson.
“I would appeal for anyone who saw what happened or who has any footage and who hasn’t yet spoken to police to come forward and contact us.”
