Arrests after 12-year-old boy seriously injured in Halloween crash

A man and woman from Manchester are being questioned by Lancashire Police

Emergency services were sent to the junction of Baylton Drive and Preston Lancaster Old Road in Catterall.
Author: Seb CheerPublished 1st Nov 2024

A man and woman have been arrested, after a 12-year-old suffered serious injuries in a crash in a Lancashire village.

Police had a report the boy was hit by a BMW at 9.50pm last night (31st October) in Catterall, Wyre.

He was taken to hospital, but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing at this time.

A 24-year-old and 22-year-old from Manchester are being questioned on suspicion of drug driving.

Lancashire Police added: "This collision has left a young boy with some very serious injuries. Our thoughts remain with him as he is treated in hospital.

"Whilst two arrests have been made, our enquiries are ongoing. Part of those enquiries is reviewing CCTV and dashcam footage of the area."

Officers are asking anyone with video footage from the area around the junction of Baylton Drive and Preston Old Road to get in touch.

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