Teenager killed in Wirral crash named as Spencer Crofts
A second teenager is in a critical condition in hospital
A teenager killed in a crash involving a motorbike and an e-bike on the Wirral has been named as Spencer Crofts.
The 17 year old died following a collision between the scrambler bike he was riding and an electric bike in Woodchurch last night (Saturday 30th November 2024).
His family say they are heartbroken - they've issued the following tribute:
"Tragically taken on 30 November 2024. The loyalist, genuine lad, with the biggest heart. Always smiling and lived life to the full. Will be missed by so many."
The 18-year-old rider of an e-bike involved in the collision suffered multiple injuries. He was taken to hospital where his condition is described as critical.
Merseyside Police say enquiries into what happened are in their very early stages.
A spokesperson has confirmed a joint investigation is being carried out by the force's Serious Collision Investigation Unit and Investigation team to establish what happened.
Forensic examinations are being carried out and house-to-house inquiries and CCTV examination is ongoing.
Chief Inspector Charlotte Irlam from Merseyside Police said:
“Our thoughts are with the family of Spencer Crofts, who died following the collision last night and I would like to take this opportunity to appeal to members of the public who have any information, which could assist our inquiries to establish how this young man lost his life, to come forward.
“An 18-year-old man has also sustained serious multiple injuries and he is still in a critical condition in hospital."
"We know there were a number of young people in the area at the time of the incident, and some of those removed the scrambler bike, which is described as red and black, and a Suron electric bike. A search of the area has been carried out and a scrambler bike has been found, examinations are being carried out to establish if it was one of the bikes involved in the collision.
“I would urge those young people who were in the area to search their conscience and get in touch with us. Spencer, and the other young man, involved in this collision may well have been your friends and surely you would want us to be able to tell the families why and how this happened. They will need answers going forward and you may well be able to help us to do that.
“If you saw what happened, or have any information at all that could assist our inquiries, please get in touch.
“If you live in the area or were driving past at the time, please review your CCTV/dashcam footage to see if you captured anything, even if it appears small or insignificant, as it could be vital to our investigation.”
Anyone with information is being urged to contact Merseyside Police, quoting log number 751 of 30th November.