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A woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal car crash in Kirkham on Saturday night (October 11).

Emergency services were called to the junction of Dowbridge and Carr Lane at 11.01pm after a single vehicle collision involving a White Peugeot Bipper van.

Despite the best efforts of emergency services, a passenger, a man in his 40s, was taken to hospital and sadly pronounced deceased a short time later.

Officers from Lancashire Constabulary are now appealing for witnesses, particularly those who have footage of the incident.

The driver of the Peugeot Bipper, a 45-year-old woman from Stockport, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving whilst impaired through drink or drugs.

She is currently in custody.

Sgt Thomas Cooper-Malley, a Senior Investigating Officer in our Road Policing Unit, said: "This collision has sadly resulted in the loss of a man's life, and my deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. Specially trained officers are providing them with support.

"Our priority now is to determine exactly what happened. We ask the public to please allow us to carry out our investigation without speculation, particularly on social media, which can be harmful and misleading.

"While an arrest has been made, I want to stress that our enquiries are still very much ongoing.

"If you witnessed the incident or have any footage, whether from a dashcam, mobile phone, or CCTV, please get in touch as soon as possible."

If you can assist us, please contact 101 or email SCIU@lancashire.police.uk quoting log 1583 of 11th October 2025.

Arrest made as passenger killed in tragic van crash