[P]OLICE are appealing for witnesses after a 21-year-old woman died following a collision in Hapton today (October 26).
Officers were called around 5.55am following reports of an accident in Accrington Road.
A white Vauxhall Corsa had been involved in a collision with a tree.
Emergency services attended but sadly the driver, Holly Carter a 21-year-old woman from Darwen, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The road was closed for more than five hours while accident investigators attended the scene.
Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident.
Sgt Lee Harris, of Lancashire Police, said: “These are tragic circumstances and my thoughts are with the woman involved and her family at this time.
“We are appealing for information following the collision and would be keen to speak to anyone who can assist with our enquiries.
“If you saw the vehicle involved before the incident, or saw what happened, please call us.”
Holly’s mum Gail Kirby said: “My wonderful daughter Holly. The most loving mother to three-year-old Ethan. A fantastic sister to seven-year-old Bethany and brother Daniel, 20. A loving partner to Brian.
“A friend to everyone who knew her. She had such a pleasant loving personality. She was so looking forward to her foreign holidays in November. She loved the outdoors especially walking in the Lake District when she was young. She was an outdoor girl who loved animals and music. She will be sadly missed by her grandparents, step dad, aunties and uncles and her work colleagues.”
Anyone with information can contact Lancashire Police on 101 quoting log reference 0197 of October 26.
