Man dies and second seriously injured in Skelmersdale crash
Emergency services were called to Cobbs Brow Lane late last night
A man has died and another has been seriously injured in a crash in Skelmersdale.
The crash happened at around 10.45pm last night involving Audi A1, which had been travelling along Cobbs Brow Lane.
The vehicle left the carriageway and collided with a tree.
A 20-year-old man from Parbold died at the scene. His family have been informed and are being supported by specially-trained police officers.
A 20-year-old man from Liverpool was seriously injured and remains in hospital.
An investigation has been launched by Lancashire Police. They're appealing for any information that can help them piece together what happened.
Lancashire Police statement
Sgt Martin Wilcock, of the Lancashire Roads Policing Team, said:
“First and foremost our thoughts are with the loved ones of the man who died. They are being supported by trained officers and we are working extremely hard to establish what occurred to get them answers about what happened.
“We would now like to speak to anybody with information about this incident. Perhaps you saw the Audi A1 in the moments before the collision, maybe you saw the incident itself and have not yet spoken to police or perhaps you have dashcam or other footage that could help us. Whatever you know, please tell us.”
Anybody with information is asked to call 101, quoting log 1416 of April 14th, or email SCIU@lancashire.police.uk.