Appeal after serious collision in St Helens

We are appealing for information following a report of a collision involving a cyclist and a vehicle in St Helens today, Monday 4 December.

Just after 4.30pm emergency services were called to a report of a collision involving a silver Nissan Micra, a white Ford Transit van and a cyclist on Sherdley Road, near to Peterlee Close.

The cyclist, a man in his 40s, has been taken to hospital where he is being treated for serious injuries.

Both drivers have stopped at the scene and are assisting officers with their enquiries. 

Road closures are in place in both directions on Sherdley Road, between the junctions with Sherdley Bridge and Elephant Lane, while emergency services attend the incident.

We ask that drivers avoid the area and find an alternative route. We thank you for your patience as we deal with this incident.  

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook with reference 614 of 4 December.

You can also pass information via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.