Appeal after man dies in collision in Preston

Monday, December 9, 2024

We are appealing for witnesses and footage after a motorcyclist sadly died following a collision in Preston.

Emergency services were called at 3:48pm on Sunday 8th December to Navigation Way, Preston, to a report of a road traffic collision.

When our officers attended, they found that a rider had come off his motorbike.

Very sadly, the motorcyclist, an 18 year old man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Sgt Anthony Beckett of our Road Policing Unit, said: “First and foremost, my thoughts are with the man’s family, friends and loved ones at this sad and distressing time. They are being supported by specially trained officers.

“As we investigate, we want to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam/CCTV footage from the area around the time it happened.”

Witnesses or anyone with footage is asked to contact 101, quoting log 773 of 8th December, or email our Serious Collision Investigation Unit at [email protected]