Pedestrian in 30s dies after being hit by car on M65 as Lancashire Police arrest two people
Lancashire Police have confirmed a man has died following an M65 collision on Friday night.
A stretch of the road was closed overnight before opening on the morning of Saturday, November 22.
The incident happened close to the Junction 10 slip road westbound on the M65 near Burnley with the road closed between junctions 9 and 11.
An update from Lancashire Police on the afternoon of Saturday, November 22 said: “At 9:50pm last night we received a report of a collision involving two cars and a pedestrian, close to the Junction 10 slip road, westbound on the M65, near Burnley.
“A white Fiat Punto has collided with a pedestrian, following which a Brown Mitsubishi ASX has then collided with the same pedestrian.
“Sadly, the pedestrian, a man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this difficult time, and they are being supported by specially trained officers.
“The driver of the Mitsubishi ASX failed to stop at the scene.
“Both the driver and vehicle were located shortly after by officers.
“Two men have been arrested in relation to this collision.
“The driver of the Fiat Punto, a 24 year old man from Burnley has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through drugs.
“He is currently in custody.
“The driver of the Mitsubishi ASX, a 31 year old man from Nelson has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through drugs. He is currently in custody.
“An investigation is underway and enquiries are ongoing.”
As part of the statement, Sgt Pete Fyans, of the force’s Road Policing Unit said: “A man has very sadly died in this collision, and our thoughts remain with his loved ones at this time.“Our investigation is in its early stages, and we are carrying out a number of enquiries, some of which will require assistance from the public.
“I want to make a direct appeal to anyone who was travelling on the motorway, and may have witnessed, or have dashcam footage of the collision.
“We also want to hear from witnesses who might have seen a man walking in the Gannow top area and then entering the motorway network.
“Additionally, we’d like to hear from any witnesses who saw a Brown Mitsubishi ASX with offside panel damage between Junction 10 and entering Blackburn. “If you have any information, or footage that could assist us with our enquiries, please get in touch with us as soon as you can.”
Anyone with informaiton is encouraged to call 101 quoting log 1254 of 21st November or email [email protected]