Man, 35, killed after car crashes into tree

A man aged 35 was killed when a car left a road and hit a tree, police have confirmed. A second man, aged in his 30s, was taken to hospital with injuries, with another man arrested at the scene of the tragedy on Monday night.

The man under arrest, who is also 35, was being questioned today on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs Police have launched a major investigation and are appealing for witnesses.

Emergency services were called to a busy road near Wigan - Southworth Road, near Golborne Dale in Newton-le-Willows - at around 10.30pm on Monday. The area remained cordoned off by police this morning and the man who sadly died hasn't been named.

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A Merseyside Police spokesperson said: "We are investigating following a fatal road traffic collision in the Newton-le-Willows area last night, Monday 10 June. We were contacted at 10.30pm following reports a white Ford Kuga had been travelling along Southwood Road in the direction of Church Street when it left the road and collided with a tree close to the junction of Mere Road.

"A 35-year-old man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. A second man, in his 30s, was also injured. It is not thought any other vehicles were involved. A 35-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs. He is currently in custody.

"There are road closures in the area while accident investigation work is carried out and motorists are advised to avoid the area."

Detective Sergeant Andy Roper, from the force's Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the man who sadly passed away.

"Enquiries are in the very early stages as we seek to establish what has taken place and we were appealing for any motorists who were driving in the area of Southwood Road who think they captured anything on their dash cam to contact us. Investigation work is ongoing and I would like to thank motorists and those living locally for their patience while this important work is being carried out.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any dashcam footage of the collision is asked to call the Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747, email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk, or DM @MerPolCC on Twitter, quoting reference 24000517191.