Woman dies and five arrested following collision in Nelson

Monday, December 16, 2024

A woman has died after a collision in Nelson, and we’re asking for your help.

At approximately 8:30pm yesterday (Sunday 15th December) we received a report of a road traffic collision between a blue Volkswagen Golf and a pedestrian on Manchester Road in Nelson.

The pedestrian, a woman in her 50s very sadly died at the scene. Her loved ones are aware and are being supported by specially trained Family Liaison Officers.

The car left the scene but was later recovered on Pennine Crescent and five people have now been arrested in connection with our investigation.

Two 19-year-old men, a 20-year-old woman and a 17-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

A 30-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

All five remain in custody.

Sgt. Laura Kendall from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “A woman has lost her life following this collision. First and foremost, my thoughts are with her loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.

“Our investigation is very much ongoing, and I am appealing to you, the public for any information you have that could assist our enquiries.

“If you have any footage of the incident, or of the Volkswagen Golf before or after the collision on Manchester Road, please get in touch. We are also very keen to identify anyone that has seen the vehicle or has CCTV of it heading towards the Pennine Crescent area.

“No information is insignificant, and if you do have anything that could assist our enquiries, I’d urge you to contact us.”

You can phone 101, quoting log 1156 of 15th December or contact our Serious Collision Investigation Unit via email at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk