Tragedy As 4-Year-Old Boy Dies After Collision With Minibus

New Rough Hey, Ingol

Community send love and support to family of four year old boy who sadly died after being hit by a minibus in Ingol on Tuesday 26th March.

The boy who was riding his bike in New Rough Hey at around 4.36pm was hit by a Citroen Relay minibus and died as a reault in hospital a short time later.

Sgt Matt Davidson of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “My thoughts, first and foremost, are with the family and loved ones of the little boy at this incredibly sad and distressing time.

“His family are being supported by specially trained officers. As we investigate what happened, we are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or had any information that could assist our investigation to come forward.

“Also, if you have any dashcam or CCTV/ring doorbell footage from the area, or any other information that could assist the investigation, then please get in touch.”

If you can help, please contact police on 101, quoting log 1037 of 26th March 2024, or email our serious collision unit on SCIU@lancashire.police.uk.

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