A 45 year old woman from Stockport has been arrested in Lancashire on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving whilst impaired through drink or drugs.
The arrest followed a fatal collision on Saturday in Kirkham which saw a passenger in White Peugeot Bipper van, a man in his 40s,killed in a single vehicle collision
Sgt Thomas Cooper-Malley, a Senior Investigating Officer in the Road Policing Unit, said:
“This collision has sadly resulted in the loss of a man’s life, and my deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. Specially trained officers are providing them with support.
“Our priority now is to determine exactly what happened. We ask the public to please allow us to carry out our investigation without speculation, particularly on social media, which can be harmful and misleading.
“While an arrest has been made, I want to stress that our enquiries are still very much ongoing.
“If you witnessed the incident or have any footage, whether from a dashcam, mobile phone, or CCTV, please get in touch as soon as possible.”
