Two men killed & woman seriously injured after motorbike crashes into pedestrians on busy road – as three men arrested
BMW bike collided with two people on the A6 Preston Road in Clayton-Le-Woods, Lancashire, shortly after 10.30pm on Thursday.
The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s from Cheshire, and one of the pedestrians, a man in his 60s from Clayton-Le-Woods, both died at the scene.
Lancashire Police said the second pedestrian, a woman in her 60s, was rushed to hospital.
She remains in a serious but stable condition, the force said.
A 53-year-old man from Lancashire, a 57-year-old man and a 46-year-old man - both from Cheshire - were arrested on Friday on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
They were all in the area at the time of the collision.
All three men have since been released under investigation pending further inquiries, the force said.
Detective Sergeant Joe Ghigi said: 'This collision has very sadly resulted in the death of two men, and inquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances that led to the collision.
'Our thoughts are with the woman receiving treatment, and the loved ones of both men who died.
'They are being supported by specially trained officers at this incredibly distressing time.
'Although we have now made three arrests, our inquiries are very much ongoing.
'If you witnessed anything or have any footage which would assist our investigation, I would urge you to make contact with the police as soon as possible.'
Anyone with information should contact the force on 101 or email SCIU@lancashire.police.uk, quoting log 1510 of 7th August 2025.
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