Woman Dies After Horror Crash on A56 Accrington Bypass
Tragedy struck just before 8pm on Thursday, October 13, when a Mercedes C220 rammed into a Toyota CH-R on the A56 Accrington Easterly Bypass at Junction 8.
The Toyota, heading north, was hit from behind and ended up on its roof on the grass verge. The Mercedes also skidded off the road.
Passenger Seriously Injured, Later Dies
The Toyota’s passenger, a woman in her 30s from Nelson, suffered severe injuries and was rushed to hospital. Sadly, she later died.
The driver of the Toyota, a man in his 40s from Nelson, escaped with minor injuries.
Mercedes Driver Arrested on Suspicion of Drink Driving
The Mercedes driver, a man in his 50s from Manchester, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drink driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He has since been released under investigation.
“Sadly, a woman has died as a result of this collision and our thoughts are with her family at this very distressing time,” said Sgt Craig Booth of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit.
“A man has been arrested but enquiries are ongoing. We urge any witnesses, or anyone with dashcam footage, to come forward.”
Police Appeal for Witnesses
If you saw the crash or have any footage, call police on 101 quoting log 1183 of October 13.
