We’re sorry to report that 68-year-old Peter Kellett sadly died on Friday afternoon (14th Dec) at Royal Preston Hospital following a serious accident on Barton Road in Scoforth, Lancaster on 4th December.

As we previously reported, Mr Kellett was hit by a white Mercedes Vito
Van as he was crossing Barton Road near to the
junction with Wakefield Drive shortly before 5.00pm. He was taken to Royal Preston Hospital where he was receiving treatment for head, spine and
leg injuries.

The driver of the van was uninjured.

Officers from the Road Policing Unit are appealing for any witnesses who had not yet contacted police to come forward.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police by calling 101 quoting log number LC-20121204-0922.