Family pay tribute to man killed in road collision in Speke who “lived to ride” 

Merseyside Police have named a man who died in a road traffic collision in Speke on Friday evening (19 July).

Brandern Holly, aged 20, from the Preston area, died when the motorcycle he was riding crashed on South Road in Speke, near to the junction with A561 Speke Boulevard at about 7.15pm.

His family, who are being supported by specially trained officers, paid this tribute:

“Brandern was a kind loving and caring person, he would do anything for anyone. He is going to be missed by all of his family, close friends and everyone that knows him. We are deeply saddened by the tragedy that has taken place and it will live with us forever. “LIVE TO RIDE, RIDE TO LIVE” – May he rest in peace.

Detective Sergeant Kurt Timpson, lead investigating officer from Merseyside Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU), said: “Our thoughts are with Brandern’s family at this very sad time.

“It remains a priority for us to get answers for them about what happened and we are working to establish those facts.

“I continue to appeal directly to anyone who saw anything and who has yet to speak with my team to please get in touch.

“This collision happened on the entry slip road to the Jaguar Land Rover site. We know that the motorcycle was travelling eastbound, having exited Penketh Drive near to the Morrisons Superstore and had turned right.

“Early enquiries show a number of vehicles in the area at that time and I believe it will have been witnessed by members of the public or have been captured on dash cameras.

“The motorbike involved was a Suzuki SV650 and was a very distinctive yellow colour, which would stand out to road users.
“In addition I would also ask anyone who was in the area at the time who has dashcam fitted to their vehicles to urgently review it.

“These devices can often capture key evidence without the driver of the vehicle being aware. Any help we receive, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could assist our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC, contact SCIU on (0151) 777 5747, or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk quoting reference number 24000631233.