A FATHER-to-be was killed when he fell from his motorbike on a notorious Lancashire road.

Paul Brabazon, thought to be of Hurstead, died at about 9.30am on Saturday (28 June) after trying to overtake a Renault on the A646 Burnley Road in Cliviger.

The 36-year-old engineer, who was riding with a group of friends, lost control of his Ducati bike and sustained serious injuries, according to Lancashire Police.

He was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital but died a short time later.

See Saturday's Observer for more on this story.