Man in his 20s arrested after pensioner dies in A6 crash
Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 2 Nov, 18:33 · Archive
An 88-year-old man died in a collision between a car and van near Lancaster University on 31 October.
An 88-year-old man died after a collision between a car and van on the A6 Scotforth Road near Lancaster University on 31 October at 7.47pm. Alan Williamson, from Lancaster, was a passenger in a blue Vauxhall Agila when it collided with a white Peugeot Partner van at traffic lights by the university entrance. He suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Vauxhall's driver, a man in his 60s from Lancaster, was seriously injured and taken to hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Another passenger, a woman in her 60s, suffered more minor injuries. The Peugeot van driver, a man in his 20s from Galgate, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs. He has since been released under investigation.
Williamson's family described him as 'a devoted family man' who will be 'very sadly missed by all who knew him'. Born in Lancaster in 1938, he worked at Heysham Power Station, Storeys and Standfast, and enjoyed snooker, birdwatching and walking.
Lancashire Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision and anyone with dashcam or mobile phone footage. Officers also wish to hear from anyone who saw the Peugeot van driving before the crash.
How it is being reported
- Family pays tribute to man, 88, who died in A6 crashThe FAMILY of an 88-year-old Lancaster man who died in a collision near Lancaster University have described him as a devoted family man who will be “very sadly missed by all who knew him”.Westmorland Gazette · 2 Nov, 18:00
- Family pays tribute to man, 88, who died in A6 crashThe FAMILY of an 88-year-old Lancaster man who died in a collision near Lancaster University have described him as a devoted family man who will be “very sadly missed by all who knew him”.NW Evening Mail · 2 Nov, 18:00
- Man in his 20s arrested after pensioner dies in fatal crashA man has been arrested after a fatal collision near Lancaster.NW Evening Mail · 2 Nov, 11:50
- Man in his 20s arrested after pensioner dies in fatal crashA man has been arrested after a fatal collision near Lancaster.Westmorland Gazette · 2 Nov, 11:50
In this story: Alan Williamson · Lancaster · Lancaster University · A6 Scotforth Road · Lancashire Police · Galgate
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