Five arrested, including 14-year-old, after man in 50s dies in crash
Police are now appealing for information and footage after a pedestrian was killed after being hit by a vehicle while crossing the road.
Officers were called to Burnley Road, close to its junction with York Street, at 10.06pm following reports a Toyota Hilux Invincible had collided with a pedestrian while he was crossing the road.
It was reported that a Volkswagen Golf was in close proximity to the Toyota at the time.
The pedestrian, a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
His family are being supported by specially trained officers.
Following enquiries, five people were arrested in connection with the incident and remain in custody at this time.
An 18-year-old man from Rawtenstall has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Two 19-year-old men from Waterfoot, a 14-year-old boy from Waterfoot, and an 18-year-old man from Bacup have all been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving while impaired through drink or drugs.
Sgt Bex Price, from the Lancashire road policing unit, said: 'This collision has resulted in a man losing his life, and first and foremost, my thoughts remain with his loved one at this devastating time.
'Work is now ongoing to establish the full circumstances which led to the collision and as such I want to appeal for anyone in the area with CCTV or doorbell footage which captured anything which could assist the investigation team to come forward.
"Similarly, if you were in or around the area of Burnley Road at the time and have mobile phone or dashcam footage which could help us, then I would urge you to get in contact as soon as possible.'
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