Appeal for information following fatal collision In Dodleston

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a fatal collision in Dodleston, near Chester.

Shortly after 7.30am on Friday 11th July, Emergency Services were called to reports of a collision between a tractor and a moped on Welsh Road, Dodleston.

Police and ambulance attended the scene, but sadly despite the best efforts of all those involved, the rider of the moped, a 17-year-old boy from Great Boughton, died at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed and they are being supported by specialist officers.

The driver of the tractor, a 19-year-old man from Wrexham, was uninjured, and no arrests have been made at this time.

Enquiries in relation to the incident are ongoing and anyone with any information to get in touch.

Detective Sergeant Russ Sime, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said:

“This was an absolutely tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the family teenager involved.

“Enquiries in relation to the collision are ongoing and as part of our investigation we’re keen to hear for anyone who witnessed the collision. The same goes for anyone with any video footage of which may aid the investigation.”

Anyone with information or footage that may be relevant to the investigation is asked to call Cheshire Constabulary on 101, quoting IML 2130452, or give the details via: 

https://www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us .