Pensioner Dies in A6 Crash Near Lancaster University, Driver Arrested

A man in his 80s died after a Vauxhall Agila and a Peugeot Partner van collided on the A6 near the entrance to Lancaster University. The Vauxhall’s driver, a man in his 60s, was critically injured, while another passenger sustained minor injuries. The van driver, a man in his 20s, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs. Police are investigating and have appealed for witnesses and dashcam or mobile footage.