Police in Lancashire have launched a witness appeal after a cyclist was killed when he was struck by an car on Sunday 13 April.

The fatal collision took place shortly after 0910 hours on Runshaw Lane, Euxton, which lies about three miles south of Preston.

According to Lancashire Police, two cyclists were crossing the bridge over the M6 motorway "when an Audi S3 travelling in the opposite direction failed to negotiate a left hand bend and collided with the rear of one of the bikes."

The male cyclist, aged 35 and from Whittle le Woods, died at the scene. His riding partner was uninjured.

Police say that they arrested a 36-year-old man from Ormskirk on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has been bailed until July.

Sgt Steve Wignall of Lancashire Police's Road Policing Unit, said: “I would appeal for anyone for anyone who saw this incident or who witnessed any of the vehicles involved prior to the collision to get in touch.”

Anyone who has information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log number 0450 of Sunday, April 13th.

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