Tragic Accident Alert: A heartbreaking incident took place late Monday night on the East Lancashire Road in Haydock, near Liverpool. A motorcyclist tragically lost his life following a crash involving two lorries. The man, believed to be in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene, and his family is being supported by specially trained officers in this difficult time.
Two men have been arrested in connection with the collision. A 38-year-old from Carmarthenshire and a 28-year-old from Widnes are both in police custody. They are under suspicion for causing death by careless driving and driving under the influence of drugs.
Merseyside Police are diligently working to piece together what happened. They believe two HGVs were involved, with one in direct collision with the motorcycle and the second indirectly involved. The investigation continues and the westbound carriageway remains closed for now, so motorists should steer clear or plan for delays.
Detective Sergeant Andy Roper expressed his condolences to the victim’s family and called for witnesses. If you were in the area, check your dashcam footage; it could be crucial in aiding the investigation. The involved HGVs featured white trailers—one with a dark cab and the other with black stripes. No piece of information is too small, so do come forward if you saw anything or have footage.
If you have any tips or footage, reach out to Merseyside Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit at (0151) 777 5747 or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk quoting ref: 26000456942. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.
Stay safe and keep your eyes on the road. Let’s support each other through this tragic loss by sharing any information that could help authorities bring closure to the victim’s family.