Horror as two killed and woman seriously injured as motorcycle crashes into pedestrians

Three men have been arrested after a motorcyclist and a pedestrian died after crashing on an A road. Lancashire Police said it received a report that a BMW motorbike had collided with two pedestrians on the A6 Preston Road in Clayton-Le-Woods shortly after 10.30pm on Thursday.

The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s from Macclesfield, Cheshire, died at the scene. One of the pedestrians, a man in his 60s from Clayton-Le-Woods, also died at the scene, the force said. The second pedestrian, a woman in her 60s, was taken to the hospital.

On Saturday, the police said she remains in a serious but stable condition.

Three men who were all in the area at the time of the collision were arrested on Friday, the force added.

They were a 53-year-old man from Whittle-le-Woods, Lancashire, a 57-year-old man from Middlewich, Cheshire, and a 46-year-old man from Congleton, Cheshire.

All three men were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and have since been released under investigation pending further inquiries.

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.