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BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Family pays tribute to 'loving father' after A6 motorbike crash
The family of a man who was fatally struck by a motorbike have paid tribute to a "devoted husband and loving father".Lyndon Wright, 68, died following a collision on the A6 Preston Road in Clayton-le-Woods on Thursday, Lancashire Police motorcyclist, a man in his 50s from Macclesfield in Cheshire, was also killed. A woman remains in a serious but stable condition in Wright's family said: "Lyndon leaves behind his wife Carol, his son James and many dear friends and family who will miss him deeply." Three arrested Three men who were in the area at the time of the crash were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.A 53-year-old from Whittle-le-Woods in Lancashire, a 57-year-old man from Middlewich, and a 46-year-old man from Congleton - both in Cheshire - have all been released under investigation pending further inquiries, police have said."Of course, our thoughts remain with Lyndon's family, with the woman receiving treatment in hospital, and the loved ones of the motorcyclist who also died," said Det Sgt Joe Ghigi."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." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
5 days ago
- BBC News
Two men die and woman hurt in Clayton-Le-Woods motorcycle crash
A man in his 60s has died after he was struck by a motorcyclist who was also killed in the collision. The vehicle hit the man, and a woman in her 60s, at about 10:30 BST on Preston Road in Clayton-le-Woods on Thursday, Lancashire Police the driver, believed to be a man in his 50s from Macclesfield, and the male pedestrian died at the scene, the force added. The woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries but remains in a stable condition. Anyone with any information about the incident, which took place on the Preston Road junction with Cloverfield, is asked to get in touch with Paul McCurrie of the force's Roads Policing Team, said: "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." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Motorcyclist and pedestrian killed in horror crash on major road
Two men have tragically died in a horror crash on a major Lancashire road. Emergency services were called out to the A6 Preston Road in Clayton-le-Woods, near Leyland, following a collision at around 10.30pm last night (August 7). Police say the incident involved a BMW 1000XR motorbike which collided with two pedestrians - a man and a woman, both in their 60s - at the junction with Cloverfield. READ MORE: Buckingham Palace announces King will address the nation next week READ MORE: UK households urged to remove one item from kitchen worktops and cupboards The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s from Macclesfield, and the male pedestrian were sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Never miss a story with the MEN's daily Catch Up newsletter - get it in your inbox by signing up here The woman was rushed to hospital for treatment, where she remains in a serious but stable condition this morning (Friday). Witnesses are now being urged to come forward as enquiries into the collision continue. Sgt Paul McCurrie, of Lancashire Police's Roads Policing Team, said: "This collision has very sadly resulted in the death of two men, and enquiries 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. "An investigation is ongoing, and I am appealing to you, the public today, to ask for any information or footage that you have, that could assist our enquiries. Join our Traffic and Travel WhatsApp group HERE "We are particularly keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision, or has CCTV or dashcam footage of the A6 in the Cloverfield area, between 10:15pm and 10:45pm yesterday." Anyone with information or relevant footage is asked to contact Lancashire Police on 101 or by emailing SCIU@ quoting log 1510 of August 7, 2025. --- For the latest stories and breaking news visit Get the latest headlines, features and analysis that matter to you by signing up to our various Manchester Evening News newsletters here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to stay up to date with the latest. Follow us on X @mennewsdesk for all the latest stories and updates on breaking incidents from across the region and beyond, as well as on our Facebook page here. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our newsdesk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it.
