Man still fighting for life after crashing Range Rover into wall

Police and fire service attended the scene

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Ellen Kirwin What's On Editor

12:19, 23 Jan 2023

[The scene of a crash on Chapel Lane in Cronton]

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The scene of a crash on Chapel Lane in Cronton

A man remains in a critical condition after crashing into a wall in Widnes.

Emergency services were called to reports that a black Range Rover sport had crashed into a wall on Chapel Lane, Cronton. They arrived at around 12.20am on Monday, January 16 and a man was rushed to hospital.

The man, in his 30s, suffered serious injuries. Police have since confirmed that he remains in hospital where he is being described as being critical.

Images from the scene of the crash show that a wall has been knocked down and a lamppost has also been damaged.

Detective sergeant Kurt Timpson from the forces Matrix serious collision investigation unit said: "Our thoughts are very much with the mans family as they wait for news on his condition and they are being supported by specially trained Family Liaison Officers.

"Meanwhile, we have launched an investigation to get answers for them. I would appeal to anyone who was in the general area at the time of this collision, who may have seen the Range Rover prior to the collision to please make contact with us.

"In addition we appeal to anyone with dashcam, or who lives locally with CCTV or Smart Doorbell footage to get in touch." The road was closed for a number of hours, but has since reopened.

Witnesses are asked to contact our Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747, email SCIU@merseyside

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