Driver left in critical condition after car smashes into lamppost
Emergency services were called to the junction of Liverpool Road and the Kings Drive roundabout in Prescot last night
A driver has been left in a critical condition in hospital after a car smashed into a lamppost in Prescot on Monday.
Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash at the junction of Liverpool and the Kings Drive roundabout in Prescot last night.
The man, in his 50s, was cut free from the car by firefighters and rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police say the road was busy at the time, and are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
Detective Sergeant Kurt Timpson, Lead Investigating Officer from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “This is a tragic incident which has left a man in hospital with serious life-threatening injuries.
"It is our priority to get answers for his family and I appeal to the public to help us do that by contacting us if you have information which will assist the investigation.
“I believe there were several other motorists who were driving past at the time who could have vital information to help our ongoing enquiries.
"If you saw the collision or anything else that you feel we need to be aware of, please get in touch as soon as possible.
“Additionally, if you have dashcam fitted in your vehicle and were driving in that area at the time of the collision, please review it in case you captured anything that could assist. Front and rear cameras can often capture evidence that you may be totally unaware of.
"Any help we receive, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could help.”