Woman dies and five arrested after collision in Nelson

A woman has died after a car hit a pedestrian in Nelson. At approximately 8:30pm Sunday 15 December, a blue Volkswagen Golf was involved in a collision with a female pedestrian on Manchester Road. The woman in her 50s died at the scene and her family are now being supported by Family Liaison Officers.

The car left the scene but was later recovered on Pennine Crescent.

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 Lancashire Constabulary's 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.”

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