Man and toddler, 1, killed after car hits another before crashing into tree

04 February 2024 , 19:22

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Two people in the Land Rover Discovery, a 50-year-old man, and a girl aged 17-months were pronounced dead at the scene (Image: Google Maps)

A toddler girl and a man have died in a horror car crash after colliding with another car and a tree.

Police were called to the scene in Tarleton, Lancashire, at 8.26am, following reports that a Land Rover Discovery had collided with a Mini Cooper and then a tree on Hesketh Lane near to the junction with Oaklands Avenue.

Two people in the Land Rover Discovery, a 50-year-old man, and a girl aged 17-months were pronounced dead at the scene. Officers said their loved ones are aware and are being supported by specially trained officers at this incredibly sad and distressing time. The driver of the Mini was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Police are now appealing for information, footage and witnesses following the fatal collision.

Officers said their loved ones are aware and are being supported by specially trained officers (Google Maps)

Sgt Matt Davidson, of Lancashire Constabulary’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “These are terribly sad and tragic circumstances that have resulted in a man, and a young girl losing their lives this morning. Our thoughts are very much with their loved ones at this awful time.

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“We would ask that you refrain from speculation online and would like to thank the members of the local community for their patience and understanding whilst our officers carried out their investigations today.

“We are now appealing to you, the public, to ask that if you witnessed this collision, or have any dashcam or CCTV footage from Hesketh Lane or the surrounding areas between 8:00am and 8:30am this morning to please get in contact.

“We believe that there are people who may have witnessed the collision, or the white Land Rover Discovery in the moments beforehand, that we have not yet spoken to. If that is you, or you know someone who may have witnessed this collision, please get in touch.”

If you do have any information, CCTV or Dashcam footage please contact us [email protected] or by calling 101 and quoting log 0407 of February 4, 2024.

Georgia Diebelius