Lorry driver, 54, killed in crash
A LORRY driver died after crashing into a concrete pole on a country lane last Tuesday.
The driver, a 54-yearold man from Kent, was taken to Southport Hospital with serious injuries after crashing into the pole on Renacres Lane in Halsall.
No other vehicles were involved in the accident.
Emergency services were sent to the scene at about 7.30am, with police, an ambulance and an air ambulance all in attendance.
The driver died from his injuries a short time later, police said.
His family are now being supported by specially-trained officers.
Lancashire police closed off the road throughout the morning and afternoon following the accident.
A spokesman for Lancashire police said: “We were called at around 7.45am today to reports of a serious collision on Renacres Lane in Halsall.
“It is believed an HGV collided with a concrete post. There are not thought to have been any other vehicles involved.”
After the man’s death was confirmed, Sgt Martin Wilcock, of Lancashire police’s TacOps team, said: “Our thoughts are with this man’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
“We do not believe any other vehicles were involved in the collision but we continue to work to establish the full circumstances.
“If you saw the collision, or saw the vehicle in the moments before it happened, please let us know.”
Anybody with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log number 183 of March 5.