**Tragic Discovery in Lancashire: Two Missing Men Found**


Heartbreaking news has emerged from Lancashire as the bodies of William Hutchinson, 31, and Stuart Tallis, 27, have been discovered in a car hidden by thick undergrowth. Both men were last seen on 24 June and were reported missing from Preston.

The blue Peugeot 106 was found by specialist search officers off the A584 Preston New Road, near Newton with Clifton. Although formal identification is pending, police believe they have found William and Stuart. Their families have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
Now, the search for answers begins. Police are urging anyone who may have seen the vehicle on 24 June to come forward, especially if you have CCTV or dashcam footage from that morning. Sgt Martin Wilcock from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit stresses the importance of piecing together the events that led to this tragic incident.
He says, “Two men have lost their lives, and our thoughts are with their loved ones. We need to understand the full circumstances behind this collision.”
If you have any information that could assist the investigation, please contact Lancashire Police at 101 or email SCIU@lancashire.police.uk, quoting log 613 of July 4 2026. Let’s help bring some closure to the families dealing with this terrible loss.