Chorley man, 33, dies after climbing on to van (From Chorley Citizen)

Chorley man, 33, dies after climbing on to van

11:38am Monday 10th August 2009 in

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Police in Chorley are appealing for witnesses following the death of a 33-year-old man in a road traffic collision.

The victim, who is from the Chorley area, had been out with friends in the town centre when he was seen to climb onto the rear of a white Fiat Doblo Cargo van with roof rack, in Union Street, at the traffic light junction with Market Street, at 12.20am on Sunday, August 9.

He was found by a taxi driver lying on the Euxton bound carriageway of Southport Road near to the junction with Sandringham Road, Chorley, at 12.28am with serious injuries.

He was taken by ambulance to Royal Preston Hospital but died in the early hours of Sunday.

Police are appealing for any witnesses who saw the man climbing on to the vehicle or who has any information about the incident to contact them. Officers are also urging the driver and passenger of the white Fiat van to come forward as a matter or urgency.

After leaving Chorley Town Centre, the vehicle was seen to turn into St Thomas's Road towards Southport Road.

Sergeant Jon Allwright, who is leading the investigation, said: "This is a tragic incident which highlights the extreme risks of such behaviour.

"We would appeal for anyone who saw this man climb on to the vehicle or indeed the driver and passenger of the white Fiat van to contact us as soon as possible to help us with our enquiries.

"We would also appeal for the driver of a silver car, possibly a Toyota Avensis -which was seen in the area at the time of the incident and could have seen the man on the back of the vehicle to come forward."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Chorley police on 08451 25 35 45. or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.