Man arrested after motorcyclist killed in crash on the Wirral

A 36-year-old man died after the collision in Bromborough

Author: Owen ArandsPublished 10th Jan 2024

Police are appealing for information following a fatal road collision in Bromborough earlier today, Wednesday 10 January.

At around 7.55am, it was reported that a Kia Sportage car had been involved in a collision with a male motorcyclist on Stadium Road, at the junction with Commercial Road.

The motorcyclist – a 36 year old man – was treated at the scene by paramedics but sadly pronounced deceased.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist trained officers.

The driver of the Kia Sportage car stopped at the scene and a 52 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. He remains in police custody.

Officers are now appealling for anyone with information or CCTV and dashcam footage to please get in touch to assist the ongoing investigation.

Inspector Tim Pottle from Roads Policing said: "Our sincere thoughts are with the man’s family at this tragic time and they are being supported by specially trained officers.

"Although we have made an arrest, we are still appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or stopped at the scene to come forward.

"We are also appealing to any motorists who may have been driving in the location at the time and have a dash camera in their vehicle to contact us.

"I would be grateful if you could check your footage as soon as possible and contact our officers if you have captured something of significance.

"If you witnessed this incident, captured it on dashcam or have any CCTV footage, please get in touch with our officers."

Anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have dashcam footage, is asked to contact the Roads Policing Team on 0151 777 5747, email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk or DM @MerPolTraffic on Twitter quoting reference 24000047886.

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