Teen and 21-year-old die in Preston crash

Two people have died after a crash in Preston.

Published 21st Apr 2016

Two youngsters have died after a crash in Preston.

It happened on Brockholes Brow at about 18:40 last night (Wednesday 21st April 2016).

17-year-old Shelby Mayer and Rachel Marie Murphy, who was 21 were within a group of five young people. Three of them collided with a BMW as they crossed a two-lane stretch.

A 15 year old girl's also in hospital with what's thought to be a broken arm and broken leg.

The driver of the BMW, a 21 year old man from Preston, was not injured but was treated for shock.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to get in touch via 101 quoting log number 1233 of 21st April.