A TODDLER and a man have died in a horror car crash – with cops now begging witnesses to come forward.
The fatal smash took place at 8.26am this morning, when a Land Rover Discovery had collided with a Mini Cooper and then a tree on Hesketh Lane, Tarleton.
A 50-year-old man, and a girl aged 17-months were pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Mini was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Sgt Matt Davidson, of Lancashire Constabulary’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “These are terribly sad and tragic circumstances that have resulted in a man, and a young girl losing their lives this morning. Our thoughts are very much with their loved ones at this awful time.
“We would ask that you refrain from speculation online and would like to thank the members of the local community for their patience and understanding whilst our officers carried out their investigations today.
“We are now appealing to you, the public, to ask that if you witnessed this collision, or have any dashcam or CCTV footage from Hesketh Lane or the surrounding areas between 8:00am and 8:30am this morning to please get in contact.
“We believe that there are people who may have witnessed the collision, or the white Land Rover Discovery in the moments beforehand, that we have not yet spoken to.
“If that is you, or you know someone who may have witnessed this collision, please get in touch.”
