Woman sadly dies following collision in Lathom
Friday, April 4, 2025
We have a sad update to bring you about a collision which happened in Lathom last Thursday.
The emergency services were called at 3.37pm on 27th March to Meadow Lane, Lathom, near Ormskirk, to a report of a road traffic collision.
Our officers found that a Suzuki Splash car had left the carriageway and entered a ditch by the side of the road.
The driver of the car, a woman in her 80s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Sadly, we can now confirm that she has now died. Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this distressing time.
Our officers are continuing to appeal for dashcam footage as enquiries continue into the exact circumstances which led to the collision.
Sgt Anthony Beckett, of our Roads Policing Team, said: “My thoughts first and foremost are with the driver’s loved ones at this extremely difficult time. They are being supported by specially trained officers.
“This collision happened in a rural location, and we are trying to find out why the car left the carriageway and when it happened.
“If you witnessed what happened or have dashcam footage from the area, we ask you to contact police.”
Please contact 101, quoting log 0884 of 27th March 2025.
