Three more arrested as investigation into collision continues
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
We have arrested three more people as part of our investigation into a serious collision in Bamber Bridge.
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.
Very sadly we can now confirm that at the time of the collision the victim was pregnant and while she underwent emergency surgery to have her baby boy delivered, he tragically later died in hospital.
The car, believed to be a dark grey Toyota Prius, did not stop at the scene and enquiries are ongoing to trace the vehicle.
We have now arrested a 17-year-old girl from Lostock Hall, a 19-year-old man from Bolton and a 40-year-old man from Blackburn on suspicion of assisting an offender and attempting to pervert the course of justice. They are in custody.
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 or the whereabouts of the vehicle, registration FY62 MXC.
And we would like to hear from anyone with CCTV, dashcam, Ring doorbell or mobile phone footage.
Detective Chief Inspector Jill Riley, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said: “This is an absolutely appalling incident which has resulted in the death of a little baby and has left his mother very poorly in hospital and my thoughts are with their loved ones.
“Our investigation is making good progress, but I would still like to hear from anyone who may have footage or information which could help us piece together the events which led to this tragic collision and what happened afterwards.”
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.
