Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday 2nd February 2025, at 10:10hrs
Anyone who witnessed the collision are urged to contact Police
An 18-year-old man has sadly died following a collision in Hoddlesden.
In an appeal made today, Lancashire Police said:
“At 10:28am on Saturday 1st February we were called to reports of a collision between a cyclist and a car on Blacksnape Road, Hoddlesdon, Darwen.
Emergency services attended and very sadly, despite their best efforts, the cyclist, an 18 year old man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
DS Matt Davidson from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “Our thoughts are with this young man’s family, friends and loved ones at this difficult time.
They are being supported by specially trained officers. An investigation is underway, and I am appealing for help from the public. If you witnessed this incident, have any dashcam/CCTV/doorbell footage, or any information that could assist us in our investigation, then please get in touch.”
Please call 101 quoting log 460 of 1st February 2025 or email our Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk
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