Police appeal for witnesses following serious collision in Lymm

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 12:50

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision between two vehicles in Lymm.

At 3.49pm on Monday 17 March a silver Lexus and a red Hyundai Tucson collided on Rectory Lane near to the junction with Rectory Gardens.

The driver of the Hyundai, an 85-year-old man from Lymm, was taken to hospital with serious injuries and remains in a critical condition.

The driver of the Lexus, a 56-year-old man from Lymm, was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst over the drug drive limit.

Sgt Simon Degg said:

“There were two pedestrians on Rectory Lane at the time of the collision who I would urge to make contact with us. The same goes for anyone who witnessed the collision but has not yet spoken to police, or anyone who has dashcam footage that may assist with our investigation.”

Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or via:

http://www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us

...quoting IML 2049442

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