Family tribute to man who died in road collision in Huyton

The family of a man who died in a road collision in Huyton on Wednesday 5 March have issued a tribute.

Keith Hornby, aged 63 years, was tragically killed in a collision at the junction of Tarbock Road and Manley Road after it was reported that his blue mountain bike had been in collision with a black Volkswagen ID5 car.

In a tribute, his family said: “We wish to express our gratitude to the police in their quick response and professional investigation, along with the sensitive press reporting and support/condolences shown by the public.

“As you can image the whole family are devastated with Keith’s death and are struggling to come to terms with how it occurred.

“Keith was a father, son, brother, brother-in-law, and an uncle to his nieces and nephews. He was a family man who was the main carer for his mother.

“His main hobby was bike riding which he did safely every day, following the same route for the last 20 years or so. Many people would have seen Keith riding his dark blue mountain bike.

“Keith recently celebrated his brother and niece’s birthday and was looking forward to his mother’s 90^th birthday on 14 March. Sadly, this will not the same now.

“From the loving family and friends of Keith Hornby.”

James O’Donnell, 34 years, of Cypress Road, Huyton has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking, driving a motor vehicle when the alcohol level is above the limit, driving whilst unfit through drugs and failing to stop after a road accident and failing to report that road accident. 

Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC, contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747, or email [email protected] quoting reference number 25000187118. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.