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Driver, 71, dies in crash after car leaves road

Google Street view image of New Cut Lane in Halsall. There is a sign to the left saying Welcome to West Lancashire, Hallsall, please drive carefully. There are trees in the distance as the road curves to the leftGoogle
Police were called to New Cut Lane in Halsall on Sunday afternoon

A 71-year-old man was killed after his car left the road and crashed in West Lancashire, police have said.

Responding to a report that a Ford Focus Zetec had left the carriageway, officers were called to New Cut Lane in Halsall shortly after 13:00 BST on Sunday.

The driver was was pronounced dead at the scene.

Lancashire Police said it did not believe any other vehicles were involved and appealed for any witnesses to come forward.

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