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HGV driver arrested after man knocked off bike in serious crash

BySpotted UK

Feb 19, 2023

A HGV driver was arrested after a man was knocked off his bike in a serious crash.

The crash occurred in Ledsham, near to Ellesmere Port, at around 4.15am on Saturday, February 18. A 39-year-old man from Wirral was riding his bike on Parkgate Road when he was hit by a white Scania HGV next to the junction with Badgers Rake Lane.

He was taken to the Countess of Chester Hospital with serious injuries, where he continues to receive treatment. The driver of the HGV, a 54-year-old man from Chester, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

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He has since been released under investigation pending further enquiries. Cheshire Police said "a range of enquiries in relation to the incident are ongoing."

A police spokesperson said: "As part of their enquiries, officers want to speak to anyone who was in the area and witnessed the collision or anything else that may aid their investigation.

They also want to hear from any motorists who believe they may have captured relevant footage on their dashcams.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage that may help the investigation is asked to call Cheshire Constabulary on 101, quoting IML 1482021, or give the details via the Cheshire Constabulary website."

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