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Chorley man dies in crash
Police in Preston are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the docks win which a Chrley man died.
The incident happened at around 12:40pm on Tuesday 27th July at the entrance to the Odeon Cinema on Portway.
A white Citron van was involved in a collision with a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a 45 year old man from Chorley, became trapped under the van and had to be freed by Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. He was taken to the Royal Preston Hospital but sadly died shortly after arrival.
He has not been named.
Officers are currently tracing his next of kin and specially trained family liaison officers will be providing support.
Sergeant David Brown from Preston police said, "I would appeal for anyone who was in the area at the time and who witnessed something to come forward and contact us.
"The incident happened off the road near to the entrance to the cinema so there was no disruption to other road users. We are currently tracing the victim's family and will be offering support to them."
A 35 year old man from Colwyn Bay has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and he will be questioned later today.
* Send your tributes to christopher.maguire@lep.co.uk
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Wednesday 08 February 2012
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