Man dies in crash horror
AMAN described as a ‘loving son, husband, and father’ died in a crash in Accrington.
Umran Hussain Sodagar (pictured) , 40, was hit by a Peugeot 208 on Manchester Road.
Mr Sodagar, who worked as a delivery driver at the Monte Cristo Express takeaway on the road, suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Lancashire Police said it was reported the car, which was travelling south, was then driven away.
Two men, both in their 20s, were later arrested by police on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
They have been released under investigation.
The Peugeot was later recovered from Lemonius Street.
TRIBUTES have been paid to a ‘loving son, husband, and father’ who died in a crash in Accrington.
Umran Hussain Sodagar, 40, suffered fatal injuries after being hit by a Peugeot 208 on Manchester Road at 5.50pm on Sunday, February 2.
Lancashire Police said it was reported the car, travelling south, struck the pedestrian before being driven away.
Mr Sodagar, who worked as a delivery driver at the Monte Cristo Express takeaway on the road, suffered serious injuries and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
In a statement, his family said: “We have lost a loving son, husband, and father who put smiles on many faces, touched many hearts and will forever remain in those hearts.
“A friend to many, best known for his positive energy, always bringing people together, a believer in love and a man of good morals and principles. He will be truly missed and his legacy will remain. In his own words ‘Lancashire’s finest’ We love you.”
A poignant, single bunch of roses was placed outside Monte Cristo Express earlier this week.
Posting on their Facebook page, they wrote: “It is with great sadness to say that last night we lost one of our Monte Cristo Family.
“Our friend who came to help us weekends was hit by a car on Manchester Road while going out on delivery. We send his wife, kids, family, and friends our deepest condolences and love, we can’t imagine what they are going through at this difficult time. Thank you to everybody for their patience and understanding during this time.”
Two men, both in their 20s, were later arrested by police on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. They have been released under investigation. The Peugeot was later recovered from Lemonius Street.
The road was closed for four hours while accident investigators attended the scene.
Police are appealing for information following the collision and are particularly keen to trace the driver of a black BMW car, believed to have witnessed the incident.
Sgt Steve Hardman, of Lancashire Police’s Tactical Operations, said: “These are tragic circumstances and my thoughts are with Umran’s family and his friends at this sad and difficult time. While we have made two arrests, we are keen to speak to any witnesses who might have seen what happened. Of note, we are keen to trace the driver of a black BMW, who is thought to have seen the incident. I would encourage anyone with information to come forward as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or email 2385@lancashire.pnn.police.uk quoting log 1232 of February 2.