A 40-YEAR-OLD man from Blackburn has died after a road accident in Audley Range at 4.20pm yesterday.

Police believe the driver may have been taken ill at the wheel. His car either reversed or rolled off the forecourt of Eccleston Garage, near the junction with Lambert Street.

The Mitsubishi Space Wagon, was struck by another car, causing minor damage.

The man, who appeared to have breathing difficulties, was taken to Blackburn Infirmary and later died.

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