The family of a motorcyclist who died in a crash in Clayton-Le-Woods have paid tribute to him.
Police were called just before 10.30pm on Thursday, 7 August having received a report that a BMW 1000XR motorbike had collided with two pedestrians on Preston Road (A6) at the junction with Cloverfield in Clayton-Le-Woods.
One of the pedestrians: Lyndon Wright, whose family paid tribute to him last week, and the motorcyclist, who can now be named as 55 year-old David Hough from Macclesfield, were pronounced deceased at the scene.
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The second pedestrian, a woman in her 60s, was taken to hospital for treatment, where she remains in a serious but stable condition.
David’s family said in a tribute: “The family of David Hough, who passed away on Thursday evening are truly devastated at his loss.
“The most wonderful Father to his two beautiful daughters and stepson. He will be missed by his partner, his loving mother and father, sister, brother-in-law and nephew.
“We are beyond lost without him. He was a friend to so many and a man who will be missed beyond comparison.”
Three men who were present in the area at the time of the collision, were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. They are a 53-year-old man from Whittle-le-Woods, a 57-year-old man from Middlewich and a 46-year-old man from Congleton. They have now been released under investigation, pending further enquiries.
Sgt Joe Ghigi, of our Roads Policing Unit said: “Our thoughts remain with the families of David and Lyndon, and with the woman recovering in hospital. They are being supported by specially trained officers at this distressing time.
“Enquiries into the collision are ongoing, and we are continuing to ask that anyone with information or footage that can assist our enquiries to get in contact.”
You can phone 101 or email SCIU@lancashire.police.uk quoting log 1510 of 7 August 2025.
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