Man in fatal collision in Seacombe formally named as Brandon Valentine

We can confirm the man involved in a road collision in Seacombe on Tuesday 29 October has been formally named as Brandon Valentine from Liscard.

Emergency services were called at around 7.35am to reports of a collision involving a HGV truck and a cyclist at Tower Road and Birkenhead Road roundabout. The driver of the HGV stopped at the scene.

The cyclist, 25-year-old Brandon, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.

His family are being supported by specialist officers.

A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless/inconsiderate driving. He has been released under investigation.

We are appealing for any witnesses, CCTV and dash camera footage which may assist the investigation.

Detective Sergeant Andy Roper, Lead Investigating Officer for the MATRIX Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts and condolences continue to be with Brandon’s family at this difficult time and our specialist officers are supporting them.

“We are continuing to investigate the collision and the events leading up to it.  I urge anyone who witnessed or has information on this incident which will assist the investigation to please contact us.

“I ask motorists in the vicinity at that time to please check your dashcam footage to see if it has captured anything which could assist our inquiries.

“Every piece information or footage could be vital in establishing what happened and provide his family with answers."

Anyone who witnessed the collision or captured anything on CCTV or dashcam is asked to contact SCIU on (0151) 777 5747, or email [email protected] quoting reference 24000917960.

Alternatively DM @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111,