Full Breakdown
Five-Year-Old Girl Dies After A59 Collision Near Gisburn
5/27/2026, 10:09:44 PM
Collision Summary
On May 21, 2024, a Skoda Karoq driven by a woman in her 60s collided with a Volkswagen Golf R driven by a man in his 20s on the A59 between Crow Park Lane and Strawberry Fields near Gisburn, Lancashire. The Skoda carried a five-year-old girl and a five-year-old boy; all occupants were hospitalized.
Timeline of Key Dates
- May 21 – Crash occurs; emergency services transport two drivers, the girl, and the boy to hospital.
- May 26 – The five-year-old girl dies in hospital.
- May 27 onward – Police issue statements urging witnesses to provide dash-cam footage and to avoid speculation.
Casualties
One child died; five people—including the girl (before death), the boy, the female driver, the male driver, and an additional passenger—were hospitalized with serious injuries.
Investigation & Official Response
Lancashire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, led by Sgt Laura Kendall, confirmed the inquiry is in its early stages and that the Golf R driver is treated as a witness. Officers appealed for dash-cam footage (contact: sciu@lancashire.police.uk, phone 101, log 0986) and urged the public not to speculate, noting that speculation can distress the bereaved family.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Sgt Laura Kendall, of Lancashire Police's serious collision investigation unit, said: “It is heartbreaking news that the little girl has passed away and my thoughts first and foremost are with her family and loved ones.” — Sgt Laura Kendall, Lancashire Police
- “My thoughts also continue to be with the three people who remain in hospital being treated for the injuries they received in this terrible collision.” — Sgt Laura Kendall
- “I must stress that the investigation into the collision is ongoing, and it is still in its early stages in determining exactly what happened.” — Sgt Laura Kendall
- “We continue to appeal for anyone who witnessed it or has dashcam footage from the area around the time it happened – who haven't yet contacted us – to please get in touch.” — Sgt Laura Kendall
- “We ask you to please refrain from speculating about what happened. The investigation will determine this, and speculative comments around what might have happened can be very distressing for the family of the little girl.” — Sgt Laura Kendall
Impact on Community
The child’s death and multiple serious injuries have raised local concern about safety at the A59 junction, prompting police to provide family liaison support and to stress community cooperation in supplying evidence.
Unresolved Issues
Authorities have not released any cause for the crash, leaving factors such as speed, road conditions, or driver actions under investigation.
Next Steps
Lancashire Police will keep gathering evidence, reviewing dash-cam footage, and interviewing witnesses, with findings to be released once the investigation concludes.
