Teenage cyclist dies after collision in Upton
The 15 year old boy was hit by an SUV on Manor Drive
Last updated 27th Apr 2021
Police investigating the death of a 15 year old boy on the Wirral, who was knocked down in a hit and run last night, have now made a second arrest.
At around 9.45pm (26th April) emergency services were called to Manor Drive in Upton, following reports of a collision involving a car and a cyclist.
The cyclist, a 15-year-old boy, was taken to hospital where he sadly died. The car, described as a silver SUV, failed to stop at the scene.
The victim’s family are being supported by specially trained officers.
Following enquiries, a 22-year-old man from Wirral was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop after a road accident. He remains in custody for questioning.
A second man – a 48-year-old from Birkenhead - has now been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop after a road accident. He has been taken into custody to be interviewed.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or captured anything on CCTV or dashcam is asked to contact (0151) 777 5747, or via @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook, with reference 21000266987.
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