Police appeal for witnesses after man died in Blackpool car crash

It happened on Blackpool Road on Wednesday 28 February.

Author: Ben CartwrightPublished 9th Mar 2024

Lancashire Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal car crash in Blackpool.

It happened on Blackpool Road at around 12.15am on Wednesday 28 February.

33-year-old Michael Downing was driving a Vauxhall Corsa when it collided with a parked Range Rover Evoque - he was taken to hospital but later died.

33-year-old Michael Downing's been described by family as well liked.

Paying tribute, his family said: “Michael was well liked, quick-witted, decent, and loved very much. He will be missed by anybody who knew him.”

Officers investigating the collision are continuing to appeal for witnesses and for dash cam and CCTV footage from Blackpool Road around the time of the collision.

In particular, officer from the force say they want to hear from the driver of a white car, possibly a Nissan Qashqai or similar, which was in the area at the time of the collision as they may have information which could assist.

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