Pedestrian left seriously injured following collision near to Towneley Golf Club in Burnley

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a serious road traffic collision in Burnley.
By John Deehan
Published 22nd Apr 2023, 11:21 BST
Updated 22nd Apr 2023, 11:21 BST
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Officers were called at 6-50pm on Thursday to Todmorden Road to a report of a collision between a car and a pedestrian.

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The pedestrian, a man in his 30s, was walking out of Towneley Golf Club when he was struck by a Range Rover Sport vehicle.

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Police are appealing for witnesses following the collision in Todmorden Road, Burnley.Police are appealing for witnesses following the collision in Todmorden Road, Burnley.
Police are appealing for witnesses following the collision in Todmorden Road, Burnley.

He suffered serious head injuries and is being treated in hospital.

The road was shut for several hours for collision investigation work to be carried out.

A 47-year-old man, from Burnley, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage from the area around the time, is asked to call 101 – quoting log 1181 of April 20, 2023 – or email [email protected]

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