Latest on Tesla death crash driver, 24, arrested after Coppull tragedy in Preston Road
The man was tragically killed after being hit by a Tesla driver shortly after dawn.
A 24-year-old man arrested after a pedestrian was struck and killed in Coppull has been bailed.
He was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a Tesla car struck a man in his 50s in Preston Road, close to the Hinds Head gastropub, at around 5.30am yesterday.
The man sadly died at the scene and the 24-year-old was taken into custody for questioning. Lancashire Police said he has been bailed pending further enquiries.
Preston Road was closed throughout the morning while investigation work was carried out (pictured).
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam/CCTV/doorbell footage from the area, is asked to contact Lancashire Police on 101, quoting log 0170 of April 30, or email our Serious Collision Investigation Unit at [email protected]