A man from Carmarthenshire has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving and driving while unfit through drugs
A man has died and two people have been arrested following a crash involving a motorbike and two lorries on the East Lancashire Road in Haydock near Liverpool(Image: Google)
A man has died and two people have been arrested, including one from Wales, following a crash involving a motorbike and two lorries. The crash happened at around 11pm on Monday night, June 8, on the East Lancashire Road in Haydock near Liverpool.
A man from Carmarthenshire and a man from Cheshire have been arrested in connection with the crash. Merseyside Police said they were called to reports a motorcycle had been involved in a collision with two HGVs on the westbound carriageway between Penny Lane and Kenyons Lane South.
The rider of the motorcycle, a man in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers, Merseyside Police said.
A 38-year-old man from Carmarthenshire has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving and driving while unfit through drugs.
A 28-year-old man from the Widnes area has also been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving, driving while unfit through drugs, and driving a motor vehicle with a proportion of a controlled drug above the specified limit.
Both men remain in police custody while police enquiries continue. Don’t miss a court report by signing up to our crime newsletter here
A police spokesperson said: “Two HGVs are believed to have been involved in the incident. One vehicle is believed to have been in direct collision with the motorcyclist, while investigators believe a second HGV may have been indirectly involved in the circumstances leading up to the collision.
“A 28-year-old man from the Widnes area has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving, driving while unfit through drugs, and driving a motor vehicle with a proportion of a controlled drug above the specified limit.
“A second man, aged 38 and from Carmarthenshire, has also been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving and driving while unfit through drugs. Both men remain in police custody while enquiries continue.
“The eastbound carriageway of the East Lancashire Road has now reopened. However, a section of the westbound carriageway remains closed to allow for ongoing investigative work. Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible or allow extra time for their journeys.”
Detective Sergeant Andy Roper, from Merseyside Police’s serious collision investigation unit, added: “Our thoughts are with the man’s family at this incredibly difficult time.
“An investigation is ongoing and I would appeal to anyone who was travelling in the area at the time to check their dashcam footage for anything that may assist our enquiries, including footage of the collision itself or the moments leading up to it.
“Front and rear dashcams can often capture vital evidence without the driver realising. We are particularly keen to review any footage showing either of the HGVs or the motorcycle involved in order to help establish exactly what happened.
“To assist potential witnesses, I can confirm that both HGVs believed to be involved were towing white trailers. One cab was dark in colour and the other was white with black stripes.
“Although two people have been arrested, we are still very keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the vehicles beforehand. No matter how insignificant the information may seem, it could prove vital to our investigation.”
Anyone with information, CCTV, or dashcam footage is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747 or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk, quoting incident reference 26000456942.
You can also send a direct message to @MerPolCC on X or Facebook, or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.
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