Five teenagers arrested over fatal pick-up truck crash in Lancashire village
Emergency services were called to an incident in Crawshawbooth last night
Five teenagers have been arrested after a man who was hit by a pick-up truck in a Lancashire village died.
The crash happened as he crossed a road in Burnley Road in Crawshawbooth just after 10pm last night (Friday 8th August 2025).
An 18-year-old man from Rawtenstall has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Two 19-year-old men from Waterfoot, a 14-year-old boy from Waterfoot, and an 18-year-old man from Bacup have all been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving while impaired through drink or drugs.
Lancashire Police are looking for CCTV, dashcam and doorbell footage.
Sergeant Bex Price from Lancashire Police's Road Policing Unit said:
“This collision has resulted in a man losing his life and first and foremost my thoughts remain with his loved one at this devastating time.
“Work is now ongoing to establish the full circumstances which led to the collision and as such I want to appeal for anyone in the area with CCTV or doorbell footage which captured anything which could assist the investigation team to come forward.
“Similarly, if you were in or around the area of Burnley Road at the time and have mobile phone or dashcam footage which could help us, then I would urge you to get in contact as soon as possible.”