Padiham bypass tragedy – victim named

Mr Stuart Mather, from Barrowford, was hit by the cars at 5-20 p.m. yesterday at the junction close to Higham Hall Road and Fir Trees Lane.

Mr Mather was crossing the road when he was hit by a Honda Jazz and then by a Vauxhall Astra, both travelling towards Barrowford.

He was taken by air ambulance to Royal Blackburn Hospital but died on arrival. His dog Hamish, a Scottish terrier, also died.

The drivers of the two cars were both uninjured.

The road was closed in both directions for three hours and anyone with any information can call Burnley police on 01282 425001 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.