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17-Year-Old Driver Dies After Car Leaves Road in Belthorn as Police Seek Witnesses

A collision inquiry on Jackson Heights Road continues, with family liaison officers supporting the driver’s family.

Overview

  • Emergency services were called around 8:39pm on Monday, September 22, to Jackson Heights Road in Belthorn, Lancashire.
  • Police say a blue Vauxhall Corsa left the carriageway and came to rest down an embankment.
  • The 17-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene, and four teenage passengers were taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
  • The road was closed for collision investigation work carried out by the Serious Collision Investigation Unit.
  • Witnesses or motorists with dashcam or CCTV footage are urged to call 101 quoting log 1329 of September 22 or email [email protected].