Cyclist killed in horror crash
Published Date:
12 May 2008
By Faiza Afzaal
A CYCLIST has been killed after being in collision with a car on the busy A59 by-pass.
Mr John Whittaker (68), of Mellor Brook, was cycling along the A59 at Sawley Brow (towards the Clitheroe direction) when he was in collision with a black Ford Focus also travelling in the same direction.
The accident happened at around 1-45 p.m. yesterday (Sunday). Emergency services were called, but Mr Whittaker sustained serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The road was closed in both directions for several hours while officers from the Road Policing Unit carried out their investigations.
Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash to call them on 01254 51212.
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Last Updated:
12 May 2008 9:14 AM
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Location:
Burnley
