Fatal RTC in Bromborough

Officers from the Merseyside Police Roads Policing Unit are appealing for witnesses following a serious RTC in Bromborough yesterday evening (Sunday, 10 September).

At about 7.10pm it was reported that a motorbike had collided with a Citroen C3 Aircross car that was turning right from Hesketh Way on to New Chester Road.

Merseyside Police, North West Ambulance Service and an ambulance air service helicopter attended the scene.

The 35-year-old motorcyclist was treated by paramedics at the scene, but unfortunately he died as a result of the injuries he sustained. 

His family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

The driver of the car stopped at the scene and witness and CCTV enquiries are ongoing.

Sergeant Simon Duffy from the Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit said, “We are continuing to appeal for anyone who was travelling along New Chester Road, particularly between Ferry Road and Hesketh Way, at around 7.10pm last night who saw anything to contact us.

“We are particularly keen on anyone with a dashcam to come forward if they think they captured a motorbike travelling in that area. Any information could be vital to our investigation.”

Chief Inspector Bobby Woodhall, said, “An investigation is ongoing after a motorcyclist sadly died following a collision on New Chester Road earlier this evening.

“The next of kin of the motorcyclist have been informed and are being supported by specialist Family Liaison Officers.

“We would ask any drivers in the area who witnessed the collision, or who may have dashcam footage of the incident, to come forward. Any footage, or information, could be vital in establishing what happened.

You can call Merseyside Police on 777 5747 or provide information via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’, with reference 0970 of 10 September.

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