Family pays tribute to man killed in Rossendale crash

A family has paid a heartfelt tribute to a ‘kind and caring’ man who died in a road traffic collision in Rossendale.

Michael McTaggart, 20, from Rossendale, was driving a Renault Megane which collided with another car on Burnley Road East on Sunday morning.

Very sadly, Michael was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Paying tribute to Michael, his family said: “Michael Pearce McTaggart, aged 20, has sadly passed away following a road traffic collision in Rossendale.

“He was an avid drummer in his spare time and played in multiple bands.

“Growing up, Michael was a pupil at Haslingden High School and more recently worked as a carer, a testament to his kind and caring nature.

“He was the beloved son of Paul and Joan, and sibling to Kurt, Matthew and Nicole, and he will be deeply missed by his family and friends.”

Lancashire Police who are investigating the collision are appealing for residents on Burnley Road East – between Waterfoot and the scene of the collision - who have CCTV/ring door bell footage, to get in touch.

Also, if any drivers had dashcam footage from the area around 3am on Sunday, they are asked to get in contact.

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