A woman in her 90s has died following a road traffic collision in Morecambe on Friday, 27 March 2026. The incident occurred at approximately 4:30pm when the woman’s silver Volkswagen Polo left Marine Road East, struck a large planter on the central reservation, and subsequently collided with a lamppost at the junction with Princes Crescent.
Emergency services attended the scene, and the woman was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. She passed away in the early hours of Saturday, 28 March 2026. Specially trained officers are currently supporting her family.
Lancashire Police Roads Policing Unit is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the crash. Detective Sergeant Stuart Hart is appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the event or who has dashcam, doorbell, or CCTV footage to contact the authorities. Members of the public can assist the investigation by referencing police log 818 of 27 March or by emailing the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at [email protected].
The collision took place on a stretch of road that received nearly £1m in funding from the Safer Roads Fund in 2023 for safety improvements. The incident occurs against a backdrop of ongoing efforts to enhance road safety in the region. According to the Lancashire County Council Road Safety Strategy 2025-2027, residents aged 65 and over are identified as a vulnerable group, statistically more likely to be involved in fatal or serious collisions.
Nationally, there is an increased focus on the safety of older drivers. As reported, new measures introduced by the UK Government in January 2026 include mandatory eyesight testing every three years for drivers over the age of 70. Official figures indicate that in 2024, nearly one in four car drivers killed on UK roads were aged 70 or older.
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