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ITV News
3 days ago
- ITV News
Family pay tribute to biker, 38, who died in crash
The family of a man who died following a motorbike crash have paid tribute to him, saying "everything we do now is for you". Donovan Travis Dineen-Whitham, 38, from Liverpool, was riding a motorbike that was in collision with a Volkswagen ID3 car in the Vauxhall area of the city on Wednesday. A tribute issued by Mr Dineen-Whitham's family said: " "We are absolutely heartbroken and can't believe we are writing this. My son, my brother, my uncle, my dad - we love you so much and we'll make you proud, we promise." A 24-year-old man from Liverpool arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving has been released under investigation. Emergency services, including the North West Ambulance Service and the air ambulance, attended the incident, but Mr Dineen-Whitham died at the scene. The incident happened at the junction of Vandries Street and Waterloo Road at about 19:00 BST on Wednesday. Det Sgt Kurt Timpson from Merseyside Police said: "Our thoughts and condolences remain with Donovan's family, who are being supported by our specially trained family liaison officers at this incredibly difficult time. "Our investigation into the incident is ongoing as we seek to get the answers that Donovan's family deserve." He said the priority of detectives was to establish how the collision occurred and his team was working to establish key facts. "Although a man has been arrested in connection with this incident, I would appeal to anyone who witnessed it to please contact us," he added. He urged motorists to check dashcam footage if they were driving in the area at the time.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Arrest after biker dies in crash at busy junction
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving after a motorcyclist was killed in a crash. The 38-year-old victim died at the scene at the junction of Waterloo Road and Vandries Street in Vauxhall, Liverpool on Wednesday. He was riding an AJS Highway Star motorbike which collided with a Volkswagen ID3 at about 19:00 BST, Merseyside Police said. A 24 year-old man from Liverpool remains in police custody for questioning. Emergency services, including the North West Ambulance Service and the air ambulance, attended the scene, the force said. Det Sgt Kurt Timpson said the family of the man who died had been informed and was being supported by specially trained officers. He appealed for anyone with information to contact the force. "I would also ask motorists to please check your dashcam footage to urgently review it if you were driving in the area last night," he said. "These devices can often capture key evidence in the moments leading up to the collision." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Merseyside Police
Daily Record
5 days ago
- Daily Record
Biker dies as air ambulance lands at Costco car park
A 38-year-old man died at the scene of the crash and a 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless/inconsiderate driving A motorcyclist has tragically died following a collision on Wednesday evening. Police received a report at around 7pm of a crash between a Volkswagen ID3 car and an AJS Highway Star motorcycle. The rider, a 38-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been informed and is receiving support from specialist family liaison officers. Emergency responders, including paramedics, the air ambulance, and firefighters, rushed to the scene in Vauxhall, Merseyside. The tragic incident happened at the junction of Vandries Street and Waterloo Road. A significant section of the road and nearby side streets were cordoned off for a period, but have now been reopened. A 24-year-old Liverpool man, arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving, remains in police custody and is set to be interviewed by detectives. Photos from the scene show a large emergency response, with a helicopter landing in a nearby car park to provide medical assistance before departing at around 7.50pm, reports the Liverpool Echo. An eyewitness recounted hearing "a bang and then scraping" as she approached her vehicle. Detective Sergeant Kurt Timpson, from the Merseyside Police's dedicated serious collision investigation unit, issued a heartfelt statement saying: "Our thoughts and condolences are with the family of the man who sadly lost his life following the collision yesterday evening. "His family has been informed and are being supported by our specially trained family liaison officers. "We have launched an investigation into the man's death, and it's now a priority for us to get answers on how the collision occurred, and my team is working to establish key facts. "Although a man has been arrested in connection with this incident, I would urgently appeal to anyone who witnessed it to please contact us. "Any information no matter how small could be vital to our investigation, so please get in touch. "I would also ask motorists to please check your dashcam footage to urgently review it if you were driving in the area last night. These devices can often capture key evidence in the moments leading up to the collision without the driver of the vehicle being aware. "Any help we receive, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could assist our investigation." Members of the public with any information are being urged to direct message @MerPolCC, ring the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at (0151) 777 5747, or send an email to SCIU@merseyside. providing the reference number 25000439482. In case someone wishes to stay anonymous, they can reach out to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
