Dad, 49, killed in horror motorway crash was ‘the best dad two kids could have asked for’
'A loving husband and the best dad two kids could've ever asked for'
10:58, 12 May 2025Updated 10:58, 12 May 2025
Kevin Rylance died following a crash on the M53(Image: Merseyside Police/Family handout )Heartbreaking tributes have been pouring in for a beloved dad killed in a horror motorway crash,
Kevin Rylance, 49, died after emergency services were called to the M53 after a crash near to junction 6 for the Eastham interchange at around 8.15am on Thursday, May 8.
Emergency services rushed to the scene after a report that a white Peugeot van had been in a crash with a red VW car near to the Eastham exit of the M53.
Kevin's family have described him as a "loving" and "caring" man.
In a tribute, they said: "A loving husband and the best dad two kids could've ever asked for.
"A hardworking, caring man and everyone who has ever met him will miss him dearly.
We will miss you forever."
Article continues belowMerseyside Police confirmed the driver of the car stopped at the scene and enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of the crash, reports the ECHO[1].
'It is now a priority for us to get answers for them about how the collision occurred,' say police(Image: Merseyside Police/Family handout )?Inspector Ian Cowell of Merseyside Police's roads policing previously said: "Our thoughts are with the man's family at this sad time and they are being supported by specialist officers.
"It is now a priority for us to get answers for them about how the collision occurred and my team are working to establish key facts.
"This collision happened on a busy part of the motorway network.
"Early enquiries show there were a number of vehicles in the area at that time, and I believe it may have been witnessed by members of the public or have been captured on dash cameras.
Article continues below"I would appeal directly to anyone who saw anything and who has yet to speak with my team to please get in touch."
If you witnessed the incident or have any information about what happened, you can call 0151 777 5747 or DM @MerPOlCC quoting log ref: 25000379237.
Information can also be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.