Man, in 50s, dies after crash on Preston Road, Coppull

The incident happened at around 5.30am on April 30, on Preston Road and involved a Tesla and a pedestrian.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Man dies after crash on Preston Road in Coppull (Image: PHIL TAYLOR)

A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in custody.

Police at the scene in Coppull (Image: PHIL TAYLOR)

The road remains closed while collision investigation work is underway.

Police at the scene in Coppull (Image: PHIL TAYLOR)

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant dashcam, CCTV, or doorbell footage is asked to contact the police by calling 101 and quoting log 0170 of April 30.

Man dies after crash in Coppull (Image: Phil Taylor)

Alternatively, information can be emailed to Lancashire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk.

Man dies after crash in Coppull (Image: Phil Taylor)

A police spokesperson said: “Lancashire Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a man very sadly died following a collision in Coppull this morning.

“We were called around 5.30am today (April 30) to Preston Road, Coppull, to a report of a collision.

Man dies after crash in Coppull (Image: Phil Taylor)

“The emergency services attended and found that a Tesla car had been in collision with a pedestrian in the carriageway.

“The pedestrian, a man aged in his 50s, suffered serious injuries and, very sadly, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

“Our thoughts are very much with his family at this distressing time, and they are being supported by specially trained officers.

Man dies after crash in Coppull (Image: Phil Taylor)

“A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and is currently in custody.

“The road remains closed while investigation work is carried out.

“Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam/CCTV/doorbell footage from the area, we ask you to contact police.

“Please contact 101, quoting log 0170 of April 30, or email our Serious Collision Investigation Unit atSCIU@lancashire.police.uk.”

All pictures have been provided by Phil Taylor.