A TWENTY-YEAR-OLD man has died following a crash in Skelmersdale.

Police are appealing for information following the collision, in which another young man was also seriously injured.

The incident occurred at around 10.45pm last night (Friday, April 14), when an Audi A1 was travelling along Cobbs Brow Lane. The vehicle left the carriageway and collided with a tree.

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A 20-year-old man from Parbold was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been informed and are being supported by specially-trained officers.

A second 20-year-old man, from Liverpool, was seriously injured and remains in hospital.

An investigation has been launched and we are now appealing for any information that can help us piece together what occurred.

  • People can report anything they know by calling 101, quoting log 1416 of April 14, or email SCIU@lancashire.police.uk.