We are appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision on the East Lancashire Road in #Haydock. Emergency services were called at approximately 11pm last night, Monday 8 June, following reports that a motorcycle had been involved in a collision with an HGV on the westbound carriageway between Penny Lane and Kenyons Lane South. Sadly, the rider of the motorcycle, a man in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. Two HGVs are believed to have been involved in the incident. One vehicle is believed to have been in direct collision with the motorcyclist, while investigators believe a second HGV may have been indirectly involved in the circumstances leading up to the collision. A 28-year-old man from the #Widnes area has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving, driving while unfit through drugs, and driving a motor vehicle with a proportion of a controlled drug above the specified limit. A second man, aged 38 and from #Carmarthenshire, has also been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving and driving while unfit through drugs. Both men remain in police custody while enquiries continue. The eastbound carriageway of the East Lancashire Road has now reopened. However, a section of the westbound carriageway remains closed to allow for ongoing investigative work. Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible or allow extra time for their journeys. Detective Sergeant Andy Roper, from Merseyside Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the man’s family at this incredibly difficult time. “An investigation is ongoing and I would appeal to anyone who was travelling in the area at the time to check their dashcam footage for anything that may assist our enquiries, including footage of the collision itself or the moments leading up to it. “Front and rear dashcams can often capture vital evidence without the driver realising. We are particularly keen to review any footage showing either of the HGVs or the motorcycle involved in order to help establish exactly what happened. “To assist potential witnesses, I can confirm that both HGVs believed to be involved were towing white trailers. One cab was dark in colour and the other was white with black stripes. “Although two people have been arrested, we are still very keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the vehicles beforehand. No matter how insignificant the information may seem, it could prove vital to our investigation.” Anyone with information, CCTV, or dashcam footage is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747 or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk, quoting incident reference 26000456942. You can also send a direct message to @MerPolCC on X or Facebook, or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website: orlo.uk/BcUar

In the last few months we have seen an increase in Vehicle Crimes in St Helens. Keep your keys somewhere secure and away from the main entrance. If a keyless vehicle, make sure they are kept in a faraday pouch. For more advice please see our website: orlo.uk/Vkczu

CHARGED | A 17-y-o boy has been charged after the attempted theft of a motorbike from outside Four Acre Shopping Centre at 2pm last Wed (27 May). He was remanded in custody for trial on 23 July. Any info? Contact @MerPolCC or 101 ref: 26000419972. orlo.uk/rNbuI

There will be a Community Surgery at Chester Lane Library, Clock Face on Monday 1st June at 13:00-14:00. Everyone is welcome to speak over any local concerns.

ARREST| A woman has been arrested in #StHelens and £20,000 in cash seized during a stop and search on Elephant Lane. orlo.uk/7aDaR

ARREST| Two men have been arrested in #St Helens after our police dog tracked down two suspects who were reported to have taken 20 pieces of large timber from a construction site on Fleet Lane last night (Sunday 17 May). orlo.uk/11bit

🚲 Free bike marking event 📅 Fri 22 May 📍 Earlestown Market ⏰ 10am–5pm A bike marked with @bikeregister is 83% less likely to be stolen. Come along and protect your bike. No booking needed — just turn up. #BikeRegister #BikeSecurity #StopBikeTheft #CycleSafe

It was great meeting with St Helens Wellbeing and partners at this years Picnic in the Park in Taylor Park. There's still some time to go down and speak with the local support teams and enjoy the day. Hopefully the rain stays away for the rest of the day!

APPEAL | We are appealing for witnesses after a fire at a restaurant in #Haydock on Monday 11 May at around 5.50pm. Were you there and did you see anything? DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK if you can help orlo.uk/i6xfv

There will be a Community Surgery at Eccleston Library Friday 15th between 2-3pm. The local PCSO will be there to speak with over local concerns.

CAN YOU HELP? | Please share as the Coroner's Office seek to find the next of kin for #Newton man Keith Bloxham, who sadly died yesterday at his home in Linear View, aged 70. Any info? Please call 0151 934 2399 or email Coronerreferrals@sefton.gov.uk. orlo.uk/xrV1p

There will be a Community Surgery hosted at Chester Lane Library, Clock Face, 11/5/26 between 1-2pm. If you can't attend, we have a Community Survey link below, expires on 15/05/2026 22:00 This survey is for issues in the Bold and Lea Green areas - orlo.uk/XG6q2

CHARGED | We have charged Mark Watts, aged 48, of Broad Oak Road in #Parr with conspiracy to supply a Class A drug after cash, cars and watches were seized in St Helens yesterday, 6 May. More here orlo.uk/UjxAw

GOOD NEWS | #Missing #StHelens man Andrew has been found safe and after yesterday's appeal. Thanks for sharing

Friday 8th May, Black Horse Pub car park, 70 Rainhill Road, L35 4PF 16:30 - 18:00pm Please come along to get your bike security marked for free, no appointment needed. If you cannot make this event, please look out for future events.

There will be a Community Surgery held at Eccleston Library, hosted by the local PCSO on Friday 1st May between 2pm and 3pm.

ARREST| Three men have been arrested in #StHelens following a robbery where a man was threatened with a knife before his bike was taken this morning, Tues 21 April.orlo.uk/wU53F

The PCSO for Rainhill is hosting a Community Surgery for 21st April at the St Ann's Millennium Centre on View Road, between 14:00-15:00. If you have any concerns, feel free to raise them at the surgery.

APPEAL | We are appealing for information after a burglary in #Haydock that has left a man with knife wounds to his shoulder & stomach this morning, Monday 20 April. Were you there? Did you see anything? DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK if you can help orlo.uk/ZzeeK

There will be a Community Surgery at Chester Lane Library, Clock Face between 1pm and 2pm on Monday 20th hosted by the local PCSO for anyone to attend.