Three arrested after cyclist dies following Earby collision

A man has died following a collision in Earby, Barnoldswick this week.

Police received a report of the collision at 6pm on Wednesday (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 pronounced dead at the scene.

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 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 officers in relation to the investigation.

If you witnessed the collision, or have any information or dashcam footage to assist enquiries, you can contact 101 quoting log 1089 of 5th February, or email SCIU@lancashire.police.uk

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