Man seriously injured after being hit by van in Colne
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 13:58 · Archive
A man in his 40s was seriously injured after being hit by a van in Colne on Friday, 16 October. The collision happened at around 4pm at the junction of Skipton Road and Norfolk Street. He was taken to hospital with serious injuries and remains there.
The driver of the grey Ford Transit Connect stayed at the scene and was arrested on suspicion of drug driving. Patrick Wiper, 29, of Patten Street, Colne, has since been charged with failing to provide a specimen for analysis. He has been bailed to appear at Blackburn Magistrates' Court on 11 November 2026.
Lancashire Police are appealing for witnesses and footage of the incident. A police spokesperson said: 'If you witnessed this collision, have any information, or any CCTV/dashcam footage that could assist us in our enquiries, please contact us on 101 quoting log 969 of 16th October or email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk.'
How it is being reported
- Man left with serious injuries after Colne crashPolice are appealing for information after a crash in ColneLancsLive · 20 Oct, 13:38
- Colne road traffic collision: Police appeal for witnesses and footagePolice are appealing for witnesses and footage after a man was left with serious injuries following a road traffic collision on Skipton Road, Colne, on Friday 16 October.Burnley Express · 20 Oct, 13:35
- Man seriously injured after being hit by van in Colne as driver chargedA man in his 40s has been seriously injured after being hit by a van in Colne.Lancashire Telegraph · 20 Oct, 13:25
In this story: Patrick Wiper · Colne · Lancashire Police · Blackburn Magistrates' Court
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