A man has died after being hit by a car in Ribbleton earlier this month.
Emergency services were called to Ribbleton Avenue at 9.45pm on Saturday, 7 February after reports that a silver Toyota Prius had collided with a pedestrian.
The driver of the Prius stopped at the scene.
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The pedestrian was a man in his 80s and he was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police have now confirmed that the man has died.
A spokesperson for police said: “Our thoughts are with his family and friends and they are being supported by specially trained officers.”
If you witnessed this collision, have any information or footage that could assist police, you can contact them on 101 quoting log 1292 of 7 February or email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk
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