Arrest over fatal motorbike crash on M53
He is being questioned on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
Last updated 7th Apr 2025
We are appealing for witnesses following the death of a man in a road traffic collision on the M53 in Wirral on Sunday 6 April.
At around 3.35pm emergency services received reports that a blue Suzuki motorcycle had been in collision with a road barrier on the slip road which leads from the northbound carriageway onto the Moreton Spur.
On arrival they found that a 31-year-old Wirral man had sustained serious injuries. He was treated at the scene but has sadly since died from his injuries.
The man’s family are being supported by specialist officers.
An investigation into the cause of the collision remains ongoing. A 30-year-old man from the Wirral has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drug driving. He is currently in custody.
Detective Sergeant Kurt Timpson, Lead Investigating Officer from Merseyside Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU), said:
“Our thoughts are with the man’s family at this sad time and they are being supported by specialist officers. It is now a priority for us to get answers for them about how the collision occurred and my team are working to establish key facts.
“This collision happened on a busy part of the motorway network. Early enquiries show there were a number of vehicles in the area at that time, and I believe it may have been witnessed by members of the public or have been captured on dash cameras. I would appeal directly to anyone who saw anything and who has yet to speak with my team to please get in touch.
“In addition, a male has been arrested in connection with this matter and remains in police custody. He will be interviewed by detectives later today.
“I believe that both the deceased and the arrested person have been riding their motorcycles having visited a pub on Ferry Road by the River Mersey and have travelled from that location to the scene of the collision. To that end I appeal for anyone who may have seen a blue Suzuki Bandit and a black Kawasaki travelling together just prior to the collision to please get in touch.”
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