Another arrest made in fatal RTC investigation
Thursday, October 3, 2024
We have arrested a man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving as part of our ongoing investigation into a serious collision in Bamber Bridge.
The 19-year-old man, from Walton le Dale, was arrested late last night and remains in custody at this time.
The collision happened on Station Road close to the junction with Longbrook Avenue and Fourfields in Bamber Bridge shortly before 8pm on Sunday, September 29th
The victim, a woman in her 30s from Bamber Bridge, was on the pedestrian crossing when she was struck by a car driving towards Preston.
She was left with serious injuries and remains in a critical condition in hospital.
Sadly, she was pregnant at the time of the collision and while she underwent emergency surgery to have her baby boy delivered, he tragically later died in hospital.
The car did not stop at the scene but following enquiries, we have now recovered a Toyota Prius from an address in Bolton.
A 17-year-old girl from Lostock Hall, and a 40-year-old man from Blackburn who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and attempting to pervert the course of justice have now been released pending further enquiries. A 19-year-old man from Bolton remains in custody on suspicion of the same offences.
Two boys aged 16 and 17 and a 53-year-old man, all from Bamber Bridge, earlier arrested in connection with the incident have been bailed while enquiries continue.
We still want to speak to anyone who saw the car before or after the collision or anyone with information about who was in the car as well as anyone with CCTV, dashcam, Ring doorbell or mobile phone footage.
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Fallows, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said: “My thoughts first and foremost remain with those affected by this horrific incident which has resulted in the death of a little baby and has left his mother very poorly in hospital.
“We have made good progress in our investigation and I am grateful to all those who have come forward with information so far. I would continue to appeal to anyone who thinks they can help to get in touch.”
Anyone with information can get in touch by calling us on 101 and quoting log 1163 of September 29. You can also email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on SCIU@lancashire.police.uk
Alternatively, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers.org.
