THE family of a motorcyclist who died after a collision on the East Lancashire Road last night have paid tribute to a "devoted dad" with a "kind and gentle heart".
A motorbike had been involved in the collision with an HGV on the westbound carriageway between Penny Lane and Kenyons Lane South, in Haydock.
Two HGVs are believed to have been involved in the incident, with one reportedly in direct collision with the motorbike, while investigators believe a second HGV may have been indirectly involved in the circumstances leading up to the collision.
Officers confirmed earlier today that the rider of the motorbike, a man in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
He has since been identified as dad-of-three Rob Campbell,40, from St Helens.
The family of Rob have issued a moving tribute to the devoted dad to three girls who they said leaves behind "a legacy of love, warmth, and kindness".
In the tribute, they said: "Robert was a devoted dad to his three beautiful girls and there was never any doubt that they were his whole world. Everything he did, every choice he made, was rooted in his love for them. Being their dad wasn’t just part of his life, it was the very centre of it.
"He had a kind and gentle heart, the sort of person who made others feel seen, valued, and cared for. He cherished life in a way that was rare, holding onto moments, memories, and the people he loved with a sentimentality that made him who he was. He felt deeply, loved deeply, and gave deeply.
"Music was one of his great joys, a constant companion that lifted him, grounded him, and filled his days with rhythm and meaning.
"He leaves behind a legacy of love, warmth, and kindness. A big-hearted man whose presence made life better for the people lucky enough to know him.
"His girls will forever carry his love with them and all of us who knew him will carry the memory of his gentle spirit.
"Gone far too soon, but never forgotten."
Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident.
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 inquiries continue.
- 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: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously
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