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A cyclist is in a critical condition after crashing into a van in Hoghton this morning (Thursday, June 29).

The man, aged in his 60s, was found unresponsive in Gregson Lane at 12.20am. It is believed he collided with a stationary van before falling off his bike.

He suffered a serious head injury and was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

Lancashire Police said an investigation is under way to establish the full circumstances of the collision. The force is appealing for witnesses and those with dashcam footage to come forward.

A man in his 60s was found unresponsive in Gregson Lane, Hoghton at 12.20am on Thursday (June 29). It is believed he collided with a stationary van before falling off his bike. He suffered a serious head injury and was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition

Sgt Daniel Gunn said: “This collision has left a man with critical injuries and my thoughts are with him at this time.

“We’re working to establish the full circumstances of what caused the collision and I would ask any witnesses or anybody with dashcam or CCTV footage which could assist our investigation to get in contact with us.”

You can email [email protected] or call 101l, quoting log 27 of June 29, 2023.

Hoghton cyclist in critical condition after van crash in Gregson Lane