Funeral date for ‘kind and loving’ Pilks worker who died in crash

David, from Blackbrook, was riding a pedal bike on Islands Brow, close to its junction with Hinckley Road on Friday, December 1, when he was injured on the road. The keen cyclist, 59, was taken to hospital for treatment but sadly died of his injuries. With the date of the serving having been set before Christmas, the Star is re-publishing details ahead of the funeral.

David's funeral will be held at St Mary's Blackbrook on Thursday, January 11 at 11.45am. This will be followed by a burial at St Helens Cemetery which is for family only. A wake will be held at the Unison Club on Bishop Road following the service.

'Kind and loving'

In the tribute last month, his family said: "David died on Friday, December 1, in a road traffic collision on his way to work.

"David was a kind and loving person who loved his family, friends, music, biking and Pilkington where he was cherished. "As a family we are devastated and heartbroken by his loss[1]. "David leaves behind his brothers Stephen and Paul, his niece Amelia, his sister-in-law Amy and Margie and he cherished Sam and her cakes.

"The family would like to thank Pilkington NSG for their amazing and continued support to his family. Pilkington was David's world and all of his work colleagues. "He was amazing and so, so loved and will be forever missed.

God bless you our brother xx."

Two arrests

A 60-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman from the St Helens area were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of a road collision after the crash. The man has since been released under investigation and the woman has been bailed pending further inquiries. Anyone who witnessed the collision or captured anything on CCTV or dashcam is asked to contact SCIU on (0151) 777 5747, or email [email protected].

Alternatively DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 23001212020.

References

1. ^ "As a family we are devastated and heartbroken by his loss (www.sthelensstar.co.uk)