Man Fighting for Life After Suspected Hit and Run in Huyton

A 40-year-old man is critically injured and fighting for life after a suspected hit and run in Huyton, Liverpool. The incident occurred at approximately 6:25 pm on Monday, June 16, at the junction of Princess Drive and St David Road. The cyclist was involved in a crash with a man on a Sur-Ron electric bike, who then rode off towards Liverpool Road. The pedestrian cyclist was taken to hospital with a potentially life-threatening injury to the head and is in a critical but stable condition.

Key Takeaways:

  • A man in his 40s is critically injured and fighting for life after a suspected hit and run in Huyton.
  • The incident occurred at approximately 6:25 pm on Monday, June 16, at the junction of Princess Drive and St David Road.
  • The cyclist was involved in a crash with a man on a black Sur-Ron electric bike, who then rode off towards Liverpool Road.
  • Nine police vehicles were present at the scene, and an air ambulance landed nearby.
  • Detective Inspector Steve Byrom is leading the investigation and has appealed to the public for witnesses and dashcam footage.
  • The police are working to establish key facts and have asked motorists to check their dashcam footage for any relevant evidence.
  • Anyone with information can contact Merseyside Police or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously.

Statistics:

  • 6:25 pm: The time of the incident on Monday, June 16.
  • 40 years old: The age of the critically injured pedestrian cyclist.
  • 9: The number of police vehicles present at the scene.
  • 1: The number of air ambulances present at the scene.
  • 101: The phone number for Merseyside Police's non-emergency line.
  • 999: The emergency phone number for calling the police in an emergency.

Sources:

  • [1] Merseyside Police, Twitter (@MerPolCC), June 17.
  • [2] Merseyside Police, Facebook, June 17.
  • [3] Merseyside Police website, Report a crime.
  • [4] Crimestoppers UK website, Give information anonymously.