Woman left in a critical condition after being hit by car in Bamber Bridge

Man arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving

Author: Louisa KingPublished 25th Oct 2024

Lancashire Police appealing for information and footage after a woman was left with serious injuries following a collision in Bamber Bridge.

Officers were called to Tramway Lane, Bamber Bridge at 6:35pm yesterday (24th October) to a report of a collision between an Audi S3 and a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a woman in her 30s was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where she remains in a critical condition.

A 34-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving whilst over the prescribed limit of cannabis and cocaine and driving whilst unfit through drugs.

Sgt. Pete Fyans, of our Roads Policing Unit said: “This collision has left a woman in hospital with some very serious injuries. First and foremost, our thoughts are with her as she receives treatment.

“Although a man has been arrested, our investigation is very much ongoing, and we are asking for your help.

“If you have dashcam or CCTV footage of Tramway Lane, between 6:30 and 6:45pm, please get in contact with us. Alternatively, if you have any information that could assist with our enquiries, please let us know.” First for all the latest news from across the UK every hour on Hits Radio on DAB, at hitsradio.co.uk and on the Rayo app.