Appeal after man seriously hurt in Blackpool collision

Officers were called around 8am on Sunday (May 13) to reports of an incident at the junction of Woburn Road and Sherbourne Road.

A Nissan Qashqai car was being reversed when the vehicle is believed to have collided with a 32-year-old man, pushing him against a wall.

The pedestrian suffered a number of hip fractures and was taken to hospital for treatment.

The Nissan was then involved in a collision with a Ford Transit van.

The driver, a 32-year-old woman, was later arrested by officers.

Sgt Dave Hurst, of Lancashire Police, said: “An investigation is underway after a man suffered serious injuries following a collision in Blackpool.

“While we have arrested a woman, we are particularly keen to speak to any witnesses or anyone who might have information which can assist our enquiries.”

If you can help police, please call 101 quoting log reference 0371 of May 13.

A 32-year-old woman from Blackpool was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving, failing to stop and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. She has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.