Appeal for information following fatal collision in Runcorn

Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a serious collision in Runcorn.

At around 8pm on Tuesday 22 April, officers were called to reports of a collision on Bridge Street, Runcorn.

Officers attended the scene and found that a red Lexmoto Aspire 50 which was travelling towards the Old Town, had lost control and unseated the rider.

The rider of the motorcycle, a 53-year-old man from Runcorn, sadly passed away at the scene.

Enquiries in relation to the collision are ongoing and as part of the investigation officers are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident.

The same goes for anyone with any dashcam footage which may aid the investigation.

Sergeant Andrew Dennison of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “Our thoughts are with the rider’s family at this time, who are currently being supported by specialist officers.

“Enquiries in relation to the incident are ongoing, and as part of our investigation we’re keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident, or anyone with any dashcam footage.

“The same goes for anyone with CCTV footage which may aid the investigation.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 or visit the website quoting IML 2074714.