Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 6th February 2025, at 17:50hrs
Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision to come forward
A cyclist, a man in his 50s, has sadly died following a collision in Earby on Wednesday night.
In an appeal made today, Lancashire Police said:
“We have some sad news to bring you today and need to ask for your help.
A man has died following a collision in Earby, Barnoldswick yesterday.
We received a report of the collision at 6pm yesterday (5th February) on Bleara Road, Earby between a Peugeot 308S DT and a Carbon Fibre Racing Bike.
The cyclist, a man in his late 50s, was very sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Our thoughts are with his loved ones, who are being supported by specially trained Family Liaison Officers.
Three people: two men, aged 34 and 35, and a 16-year-old girl were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. They have since been released under investigation whilst our enquiries continue. A fourth person, a 29-year-old woman, was taken to hospital with minor injuries, and has since been discharged. She has since been interviewed by our officers in relation to the investigation.
This is where we ask you for your help. If you witnessed the collision, or have any information or dashcam footage to assist our enquiries, please get in contact.”
You can contact us on 101 quoting log 1089 of 5th February, or email SCIU@lancashire.police.uk
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