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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."
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