Four teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal crash in Accrington, Lancashire, that claimed the life of a 44-year-old man.
Incident Details
Emergency services were called to the scene on Wednesday evening after reports that a man had been struck by a car near the Nag's Head pub, at the junction of Blackburn Road and Birch Street. The victim, identified as Matthew Weller, was found with serious injuries and was rushed to hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later despite the efforts of paramedics.
Arrests and Investigation
Lancashire Police have arrested four teenage boys on suspicion of murder. They are currently in custody and are being questioned by detectives. The investigation is ongoing, and police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
