New Longton crash: Moped rider dies in collision

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junction of Wham Lane and Sheephill Lane in New LongtonImage source, Google
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The crash happened at the junction of Wham Lane and Sheephill Lane

A moped rider has died after colliding with a car in a village near Preston, police have said.

The 20-year-old man was fatally injured after a collision with a Ford Fusion at the junction of Wham Lane and Sheephill Lane in New Longton.

The collision happened at about 08:20 BST on Saturday. The rider of the Aprilia moped died at the scene.

The driver of the car was unhurt. Lancashire Police appealed for anyone with information to contact them.

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