Appeal for information following fatal collision in Widnes

Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a fatal collision in Widnes.

At around 4pm on Friday 19 April, police were called to reports of a collision on Deacon Road, Widnes.

Officers attended the scene and found that a cyclist had fallen from an electric bike. It is not believed that any other vehicles were involved in the incident.

The cyclist, a 60-year-old man from Widnes, was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to Aintree Hospital.

His injuries were initially not believed to be life threatening, but sadly his condition deteriorated, and he passed away on Wednesday 22 May.

Sergeant Russ Sime, of the Serious and Complex Collision Investigation Unit, said:

“Our thoughts are with the cyclist’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 any local businesses and resident with any CCTV footage which may aid the investigation.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 1804116.