Cyclist who died in Seacombe crash named
25-year-old Brandon Valentine was sadly pronounced dead at the scene
A cyclist who died after being involved in a crash with a lorry in Seacombe has been named.
25-year-old Brandon Valentine from Liscard died on Tuesday morning whilst riding his bike.
His family are being supported by specialist officers.
Emergency services were called at around 7.35am to reports of a collision involving a HGV truck and a cyclist at Tower Road and Birkenhead Road roundabout.
The driver of the HGV stopped at the scene.
A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless/inconsiderate driving. He has been released under investigation.
Police are now appealing for any witnesses, CCTV and dash camera footage which may assist the investigation.
Detective Sergeant Andy Roper, Lead Investigating Officer for the MATRIX Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts and condolences continue to be with Brandon’s family at this difficult time and our specialist officers are supporting them.
“We are continuing to investigate the collision and the events leading up to it. I urge anyone who witnessed or has information on this incident which will assist the investigation to please contact us.
“I ask motorists in the vicinity at that time to please check your dashcam footage to see if it has captured anything which could assist our inquiries.
“Every piece information or footage could be vital in establishing what happened and provide his family with answers."