Family pay tribute to man who died in Poulton crash

Michael Downing died after colliding with a parked car on Blackpool Road

Author: Louisa KingPublished 29th Feb 2024
Last updated 29th Feb 2024

The family of a man who died in a road traffic collision in Poulton-le-Fylde, have paid an emotional tribute to him.

Michael Downing, 33, from Fleetwood, was driving a Vauxhall Corsa on Blackpool Road when it collided with a parked Range Rover Evoque, at approximately 12.15am on Wednesday (28th February).

Paying tribute, his family said: “Michael was well liked, quick-witted, decent, and loved very much.

“He will be missed by anybody who knew him.”

Lancashire Police officers investigating the collision are continuing to appeal for witnesses and for dash cam and CCTV footage from Blackpool Road around the time of the collision. Hear all the latest news from across Lancashire on the hour, every hour, on 97.4FM, DAB, at rockfm.co.uk, and on the Rock FM app.