Tribute paid to 'devoted husband and loving father' who died in Clayton-le-Woods collision

Monday, August 11, 2025

The family of a man who died in a collision in Clayton-le-Woods have paid tribute to him. 

Lyndon Wright, 68, (pictured) sadly died following the collision on Preston Road (A6), at the junction with Cloverfield on Thursday 7th August.

Our thoughts remain with his loved ones, who have paid tribute to him, saying: “Lyndon Wright, passed away suddenly on 8th August 2025 following a road traffic collision.

“He was a devoted husband and loving father, who leaves behind his wife, Carol, his son, James, and many dear friends and family who will miss him deeply."

We received the report that a BMW 1000XR motorbike had collided with Lyndon, and a woman in her 60s just after 10:30pm.

The motorcyclist: a man in his 50s from Macclesfield died at the scene. The woman was taken to hospital for treatment where she remains in a serious but stable condition.

Three men, who were present in the area at the time of the collision: age 53, from Whittle-le-Woods, 57 from Middlewich and 46 from Congleton, were all arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. They have since been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Our officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses or anyone with dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage to come forward. We are keen to hear from anyone with dashcam footage from junction 29 to 31 of the M6 and the A6 in the Cloverfield area, between 10.15pm and 10.45pm. 

Det Sgt Joe Ghigi, of our Roads Policing Unit said: “Lyndon’s loved ones have paid tribute to him following the collision, as our investigation continues.

“Of course, our thoughts remain with Lyndon’s family, with the woman receiving treatment in hospital, and the loved ones of the motorcyclist who also died. They are being supported by specially trained officers.

“Although we have now made three arrests, our enquiries are very much ongoing. If you witnessed anything or have any footage which would assist our investigation, I would urge you to make contact with the police as soon as possible.”  

If you can assist us, please contact 101 or email [email protected] quoting log 1510 of 7th August 2025.