A woman is fighting for her life in hospital after being hit by a car near Lancaster University.
Lancashire Police said it was called at 5.39pm on Tuesday (January 14) to reports of a collision between a Dacia Sandero car and a pedestrian. The incident happened on the A6, at the junction with Sir John Fisher Drive, near to the university site at Bailrigg.
The pedestrian, a woman in her 40s, suffered serious injuries, and was taken to hospital where she remains in a critical condition. The road was closed in both directions for several hours last night with no access to the university.
People were told to avoid the area and follow any instructions from officers at the scene if they needed to travel. In a statement issued today, the force said they are appealing for witnesses and footage.
Sgt Tom Malley, of the Roads Policing Unit said: “This collision has left a woman very poorly, and first and foremost, my thoughts are with her and her loved ones as she receives treatment. I am now appealing to you for your help, as our enquiries continue.
“If you witnessed the collision, or have any information that could assist our enquiries, please get in touch. We would also ask anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage between 5pm and 6pm and between Collingham Park and Hazelrigg Lane on the A6 place, to inform us.”
Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting log 1032 of January 14, or by emailing SCIU@lancashire.police.uk.
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