A MAN who worked in Bolton was killed in a road accident near his home.

Thomas Talbot, aged 43, who was employed at a car dealership in the town, died when his Saab left the road and hit a tree. No other vehicle was involved.

Police said the accident happened yesterday as Mr Talbot, of Beckdean Avenue, Poulton-le-Fylde, was driving along Mile Road, in Singleton.